Norm violations and punishments across human societies
Evolutionary Human Sciences • Vol/Iss. 5 • Cambridge University Press • • Published In • Pages: E11 •
By Garfield, Zachary H., Ringen, Erik J. , Buckner, William, Medupe, Dithapelo, Wrangham, Richard W. , Glowachi, Luke
Hypothesis
Reputational punishments will be positively correlated with higher sociopolitical complexity, including more external trade, food storage, and more dependence on animal husbandry.
Note
The sociopolitical variables are 1) the presence of food storage, 2) the presence of social stratification, 3) greater community size, and 4) the presence of external trade. The results does not support the first three variables, but there is a moderate association with the last variable.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian phylogenetic regression analysis | Not supported | 90% HPDI | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sociopolitical variables | Independent | Preservation And Storage Of Food, External Trade, Classes |
| Reputational punishments | Dependent | Sanctions |