The kiss of death: three tests of the relationship between disease threat and ritualized physical contact within traditional cultures
Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. In Press • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: In Press •
By Murray, Damian R., Fessler, Daniel M.T., Kerry, Nicholas, White, Claire, Marin, Maya
Hypothesis
Historical pathogen prevalence will be negatively associated with prevalence of physical contact during greetings (4).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson's r | Supported | p = 0.03 | r = -0.18 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathogen Prevalence | Independent | Morbidity |
| Physical contact during greetings | Dependent | Etiquette |