Evolution and proximate expression of human paternal investment.

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MOCA Reference, APE

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Geary, D C

Year of Publication: 2000

Journal: Psychol Bull

Volume: 126

Issue: 1

Pagination: 55-77

Date Published: 2000 Jan

Publication Language: eng

ISSN: 0033-2909

Keywords: Adult, Animals, Biological Evolution, Child, Cross-cultural comparison, Developing Countries, Europe, Father-Child Relations, Fathers, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant Mortality, Male, Mothers, Parenting, Sex Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, United States

Abstract:

In more than 95% of mammalian species, males provide little direct investment in the well-being of their offspring. Humans are one notable exception to this pattern and, to date, the factors that contributed to the evolution and the proximate expression of human paternal care are unexplained (T. H. Clutton-Brock, 1989). The nature, extent, and influence of human paternal investment on the physical and social well-being of children are reviewed in light of the social and ecological factors that are associated with paternal investment in other species. On the basis of this review, discussion of the evolution and proximate expression of human paternal investment is provided.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10668350?dopt=Abstract

Alternate Journal: Psychol Bull

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