Evolutionary Models of Leadership

Human Nature • Vol/Iss. ? • Springer • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Garfield, Zachary H., Hubbard, Robert L., Hagen, Edward H.

Abstract

Researchers tested four models of leadership for qualities and correlates that could predict the transmission of leadership cross-culturally. Researchers sampled 60 societies from the Probability Sample Files, coding for 24 variables. Support was found for the prevalence of the collective action model and the prestige model, with a lack of support found for the dominance leadership model.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
Probability Sample Files (PSF)Yes

Hypotheses (4)

HypothesisSupported
Leadership will be positively associated with group size, and male leadership that emphasizes cooperative activity and sanctions free-riders who don't contribute.Partially Supported
Leadership will be positively associated with fighting ability, dominant personalities, a reputation for promoting submissiveness, the goal of coercive authority, and males.Supported
Leadership will be positively associated with respectability and likeability, expertise, counseling to followers, and producing positive outcomes that people try to emulate.Supported
Leadership will be positively associated with intelligence, knowledgeable men, polygyny, large families and more/higher quality mating opportunities.Partially Supported
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