Gatherer ancestry associated with national happiness
0 • Vol/Iss. 21(1) • PLOS ONE • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Basilico, Matthew Frederick
Hypothesis
Countries with a higher proportion of ancestry from hunter- or gatherer-predominant societies will report higher average levels of happiness.
Note
Results were controlled for contemporary income per capita. Positive relationship in baseline models, but significance weakened after additional controls were included.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) multiple linear regression | Partially Supported | p < .01 | R2 = 0.101 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Happiness score | Dependent | Drives And Emotions |
| Contemporary income per capita | Control | Income And Demand, Taxation And Public Income |
| Proportion of countries with ancestry from hunter - or gatherer-predominant societies | Independent | Diet |