Sexual selection under parental choice: the role of parents in the evolution of human mating
Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 28 • Published In • Pages: 403-409 •
By Apostolou, Menelaos
Hypothesis
In hunting and gathering societies, parents arranging a marriage will look for a hardworking spouse for their child (407)
Note
In 20 cases (45.5%), when choosing a son-in-law, parents look for someone who is hardworking and a good provider. In 22 cases (75.9%), when choosing a daughter-in-law, parents looks for someone who is hardworking (407).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardworking Spouse, Quality Desired In Spouse | UNKNOWN | NONE |
| Hunter-gatherers | Combined | NONE |