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View article: Utilitarian moral agents are perceived as braver and more moral when judged in a foreign language: Evidence from Tanzania
Utilitarian moral agents are perceived as braver and more moral when judged in a foreign language: Evidence from Tanzania Open
We examined how language affects moral judgments in a non-WEIRD population. Tanzanian participants (N = 103) evaluated utilitarian agents in moral dilemmas, either in native Chagga or foreign Swahili. Agents were rated significantly more m…
View article: Utilitarian moral agents are perceived as braver and more moral when judged in a foreign language: Evidence from Tanzania
Utilitarian moral agents are perceived as braver and more moral when judged in a foreign language: Evidence from Tanzania Open
We examined how language affects moral judgments in a non-WEIRD population. Tanzanian participants (N=103) evaluated utilitarian agents in moral dilemmas, either in native Chagga or foreign Swahili. Agents were rated significantly more mor…
View article: The Dynamics of Aggression and Anxiety during Disasters (a Case Study of Three Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Russia)
The Dynamics of Aggression and Anxiety during Disasters (a Case Study of Three Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Russia) Open
Over two years have passed since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and by now enough data have been accumulated on its psychological effects and mental health disorders in different countries. In this study, we present self-reported d…
View article: Unearthing the Foundations: Testing the Universality of Moral Foundations Theory in Three Small-Scale Populations
Unearthing the Foundations: Testing the Universality of Moral Foundations Theory in Three Small-Scale Populations Open
Moral Foundations Theory proposes five universal moral domains—Care, Fairness, Loyalty, Authority, and Purity—but its empirical support has largely been drawn from affluent, highly educated societies. This limits both the generalisability …
View article: Sexual dimorphism of somatic parameters and body proportions in modern Balkars and Kabardians
Sexual dimorphism of somatic parameters and body proportions in modern Balkars and Kabardians Open
The aim of this study was to assess the level of sexual dimorphism of somatic parameters and body proportions in urban samples of Kabardians and Balkars. Materials and methods. All materials for this study were obtained during a survey of …
View article: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Brazilian, Russian, and American Families
A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Brazilian, Russian, and American Families Open
Inclusive fitness theory postulates that preferentially provisioning offspring that most closely resemble the parents can indirectly increase their gene-copying success, with phenotypic resemblance between (allo)parent and offspring acting…
View article: Nutritional Condition and Nutrient Intake Predict Moral Condemnation of Food Wasting
Nutritional Condition and Nutrient Intake Predict Moral Condemnation of Food Wasting Open
People believe that food wasting behaviour is immoral. This judgment could be partially driven by increasing awareness of global environmental threats associated with the current scale of food waste. Recent research indicates that moral ju…
View article: Assessment of the reliability of a method for obtaining human facial dimensions from anthropological photographs
Assessment of the reliability of a method for obtaining human facial dimensions from anthropological photographs Open
Introduction. The possibility of using facial photographs as a replacement for direct anthropometric measurements is being considered. The application of traditional anthropometric measurement program is currently facing significant ethica…
View article: Modern views on the evolution of emotional expressions and the role of anatomical facial structures in this process
Modern views on the evolution of emotional expressions and the role of anatomical facial structures in this process Open
Introduction. The study of emotional facial expressions is currently gaining momentum, attracting researchers from diverse scientific disciplines. We suppose that this surge in interest can be attributed, in part, to the rapid advancement …
View article: Male and Female Roles in the Perception of Young People Among Belarusians, Bulgarians, and Russians
Male and Female Roles in the Perception of Young People Among Belarusians, Bulgarians, and Russians Open
The inequality of women in various areas of life still holds on, despite all efforts, in many countries, including work, politics and everyday life. However, there is still a great deal of controversy and debate about gender equality in di…
View article: Male and Female Roles among Modern Youth of Turkic-Speaking Populations (Bashkirs, Kazakhs, Tatars, and Yakuts)
Male and Female Roles among Modern Youth of Turkic-Speaking Populations (Bashkirs, Kazakhs, Tatars, and Yakuts) Open
View article: Students’ Perceptions of Paternal Investments (Data from 10 Regions of Russia)
Students’ Perceptions of Paternal Investments (Data from 10 Regions of Russia) Open
Modern parenting studies not only indicate the equal importance of maternal and paternal care, but also highlight the specific influence of fathers as a key source of family well-being and positive child development outcomes. Aim of this s…
View article: Indicators of morphofunctional adaptation of modern youth from three regions of the world: Bantu (Tanzania), Russians and Buryats
Indicators of morphofunctional adaptation of modern youth from three regions of the world: Bantu (Tanzania), Russians and Buryats Open
Introduction. The problem of human adaptation to modern realities, including living in cities, changing the traditional diet, and significantly reducing physical stress on the body in everyday life is becoming increasingly relevant all ove…
View article: Male Cooperation is Culture-Specific: Evidence from Cross-Population Experiments
Male Cooperation is Culture-Specific: Evidence from Cross-Population Experiments Open
The aim of our experimental study was to investigate population differences in sex-specific cooperative tendencies between modern Russians (N = 192) and Buryats (N = 208). Cooperative predispositions were tested independently within each p…
View article: Unearthing the Foundations: Testing the Universality of Moral Foundations Theory in Three Non-Industrialised Populations [Conference Presentation Abstract]
Unearthing the Foundations: Testing the Universality of Moral Foundations Theory in Three Non-Industrialised Populations [Conference Presentation Abstract] Open
View article: Is the perception of odour pleasantness shared across cultures and ecological conditions? Evidence from Amazonia, East Africa, New Guinea, Malaysia and Poland
Is the perception of odour pleasantness shared across cultures and ecological conditions? Evidence from Amazonia, East Africa, New Guinea, Malaysia and Poland Open
What makes an odour pleasant or unpleasant? The inherent properties of the constituent chemical compounds, or the nose of the beholder, driven by idiosyncratic differences and culture-specific learning? Here, 582 individuals, including Tan…
View article: Conservatism Negatively Predicts Creativity: A Study Across 28 Countries
Conservatism Negatively Predicts Creativity: A Study Across 28 Countries Open
Previous studies have found a negative relationship between creativity and conservatism. However, as these studies were mostly conducted on samples of homogeneous nationality, the generalizability of the effect across different cultures is…
View article: Which Spousal Behaviors Predict Marital Satisfaction When Couples Have Children? A Multi-Level Modeling Analysis in Five Cultures
Which Spousal Behaviors Predict Marital Satisfaction When Couples Have Children? A Multi-Level Modeling Analysis in Five Cultures Open
This study utilized Multilevel Modeling Analyses to explore predictors of marital satisfaction and to explore how those predictors might moderate any negative impact of children. The Marriage and Relationship Questionnaire (MARQ), which de…
View article: Global Evolutionary Perspectives on Gender Differences in Religiosity, Family, Politics and Pro-Social Values Based on the Data from the World Values Survey
Global Evolutionary Perspectives on Gender Differences in Religiosity, Family, Politics and Pro-Social Values Based on the Data from the World Values Survey Open
Recent studies show that the global increase in gender equality does not reduce gender differences in values. These findings somewhat undermine the social role theory and increase the need for additional explanations. These findings also i…
View article: Empathy: Behavioral Dynamics During the Global Stress of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Russia
Empathy: Behavioral Dynamics During the Global Stress of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Russia Open
Objective of the study: analysis of the dynamics of empathic behavior, measured using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, in Russia during three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis of the relationships between empathy, anxiety and agg…
View article: Morality in the Karachai Society as Means to Ensure Optimal Cooperation
Morality in the Karachai Society as Means to Ensure Optimal Cooperation Open
View article: Preferences for Male and Female Body Parameters and Characteristics of Sexual Dimorphism in Russians and Buryats
Preferences for Male and Female Body Parameters and Characteristics of Sexual Dimorphism in Russians and Buryats Open
The aim of the present study was to investigate sexual dimorphism of body parameters in modern Russians and Buryats, and to assess its association with preferences for male and female body traits in these populations. Sex and population di…
View article: IMAGE OF RISK-PRONE MEN ACCORDING TO GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS
IMAGE OF RISK-PRONE MEN ACCORDING TO GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS Open
The article presents the results of a facial anthropometric study suggesting markers of masculinity in motorcycle racers (n = 36), mountain climbers (n = 52), and students (n = 56). The use of geometric morphometrics on the basis of fronta…
View article: Anxiety Symptoms in a Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Self-Reported Study
Anxiety Symptoms in a Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Self-Reported Study Open
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives, including their mental health. To better understand its impact, the current study looked at how demographic features and beliefs about the pandemic influenced…
View article: Maasai Identify Male Altruists by Facial Appearance
Maasai Identify Male Altruists by Facial Appearance Open
In this experimental study, we continue investigating an association between facial morphology and individual psychological characteristics. The study was conducted in the population of Maasai (Ngorongoro, Tanzania) in two stages during fi…
View article: Correction to: ‘Sex differences in human mate preferences vary across sex ratios’ (2023) by Walter <i>et al.</i>
Correction to: ‘Sex differences in human mate preferences vary across sex ratios’ (2023) by Walter <i>et al.</i> Open
The correct first affiliation is: Institute of Psychology, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw 50137, Poland Note that second and third affiliations are correct. The original has now been corrected.\nCorrection to https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2…
View article: Editorial: A 150 years' celebration of Darwin's book on human evolution and sexual selection: its legacy and future prospects
Editorial: A 150 years' celebration of Darwin's book on human evolution and sexual selection: its legacy and future prospects Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Psychol., 06 June 2023Sec. Evolutionary Psychology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1217889
View article: Evolution of parental roles in phase portraits of bimatrix asymmetric games
Evolution of parental roles in phase portraits of bimatrix asymmetric games Open
In this paper, we address the evolutionary dynamic of parental roles using game theory. The main purpose of the article was to expand a classical list of evolutionary dynamic parental conflicts by adding some important cases which hitherto…
View article: Respect and Care for Elders: Association with Personality Traits, Emotional Empathy and Cultural and Economic Types in Three Traditional Societies of Tanzania
Respect and Care for Elders: Association with Personality Traits, Emotional Empathy and Cultural and Economic Types in Three Traditional Societies of Tanzania Open
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View article: How Can the Global Ageing Affect the Global Value System? An Evolutionary Perspective
How Can the Global Ageing Affect the Global Value System? An Evolutionary Perspective Open
religious and support Conservation values as opposed to Openness values.They also tend to support values of Self-Transcendence/care for the others rather than Self-Enhancement/self-empowerment, and support pro-social values more, condemnin…