Is It Good to Cooperate? Testing the Theory of Morality-as-Cooperation in 60 Societies

Current Anthropology Vol/Iss. 60(1) University of Chicago Press Published In Pages: 47-69
By Curry, Oliver Scott, Mullins, Daniel Austin, Whitehouse, Harvey

Hypothesis

Being brave will be considered morally good instead of bad and observed across cultures.

Note

The cooperative behavior of being brave was considered positive and observed in about 50% of societies.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
UNKNOWNMarginally SupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Moral Valence DependentMutual Aid, Ethics
BravenessIndependentPersonality Traits