Is It Good to Cooperate? Testing the Theory of Morality-as-Cooperation in 60 Societies
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 60(1) • University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 47-69 •
By Curry, Oliver Scott, Mullins, Daniel Austin, Whitehouse, Harvey
Hypothesis
Reciprocating will be considered morally good instead of bad and observed across cultures.
Note
The cooperative behavior of helping kin was considered positive and observed in close to 75% of societies.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Moral Valence | Dependent | Mutual Aid, Ethics |
| Reciprocity | Independent | Exchange And Transfers, Mutual Aid |