Evolution and development of boys' social behavior

被引:126
作者
Geary, DC [1 ]
Byrd-Craven, J [1 ]
Hoard, MK [1 ]
Vigil, J [1 ]
Numtee, C [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Missouri, Dept Psychol, Columbia, MO 65211 USA
关键词
sexual selection; sex differences; social development; boys; evolution;
D O I
10.1016/j.dr.2003.08.001
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
An evolutionary analysis of the dynamics of one-on-one and coalitional male-male competition provides a theoretical frame for conceptualizing the evolved functions and proximate developmental forms of the social behavior of boys, and for appreciating why the behavior of boys differs from that of girls. We propose the accompanying selection pressures favored the evolution of motivational and behavioral dispositions in boys and men that facilitate the development and maintenance of large, competitive coalitions and result in the formation of within-coalition dominance hierarchies. Empirical research on boys' social development is reviewed using this frame and implications for interpreting boys' social behavior are explored. (C) 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:444 / 470
页数:27
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