When Saying "Sorry" Isn't Enough: Is Some Suicidal Behavior a Costly Signal of Apology?

Human Nature Vol/Iss. 29(115) Springer Published In Pages: 1-25
By Syme, Kristen L., Hagen, Edward H.

Hypothesis

There will continue to be evidence of the Costly Apology Model in most cultures when controlling for "subsistence mode, level of complexity, [and] geographic region." (7)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Binomial Generalized Linear Mixed Effect ModelsPartially SupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
SuicideDependentSuicide
Costly Apology Elements (See table 1)IndependentOffenses And Sanctions, Suicide