Emergence of kinship structures and descent systems: multi-level evolutionary simulation and empirical data analysis

Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences • Vol/Iss. 289(1969) • Royal Society • United Kingdom • Published In • Pages: 1-10 •
By Itao, Kenji, Kaneko, Kunihiko

Hypothesis

Stronger cooperation among kin groups is positively associated with the emergence of dual organization and clan-based social structures.

Note

See Table 2 for variables and results.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Spearman's RankSupportedUNKNOWNrhos = 0.45-0.58UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Cross-cutting TiesIndependentRegulation Of Marriage, Behavior Toward Non-relatives
Dual organization / Clan organizationDependentClans, Moieties
Tributary payments or taxationIndependentPeacemaking