Life History Theory and Social Deviance: The Mediating Role of Executive Function

Autor/inn/en	Wenner, C. J.; Bianchi, J.; Figueredo, A. J.; Rushton, J. Philippe; Jacobs, W. J.
Titel	Life History Theory and Social Deviance: The Mediating Role of Executive Function
Quelle	In: Intelligence, 41 (2013) 2, S.102-113 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0160-2896
DOI	10.1016/j.intell.2012.11.004
Schlagwörter	Executive Function; Theories; Antisocial Behavior; Social Attitudes; Intelligence; Structural Equation Models + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Theory; Theorie; Social attidude; Soziale Einstellung; Intelligenz; Klugheit
Abstract	The present work examined predicted relations among Life History strategies, Executive Functions, socially antagonistic attitudes, socially antagonistic behaviors, and general intelligence. Life History (LH) theory predicts that Executive Functions and socially antagonistic attitudes and behaviors underpin an interrelated and coherent set of behavioral strategies (LH strategies) designed to enhance reproductive success. Specifically, LH theory predicts a positive relation between Executive Functioning and LH strategies; a negative relation between socially antagonistic attitudes and behaviors and LH strategies; and that Executive Functions mediate relations among LH strategies and socially antagonistic attitudes and behaviors. Results from a Structural Equation Model (SEM), based on self-reported Life History strategies, Executive Functioning, socially antagonistic attitudes and behaviors, and general intelligence support these predictions. The structure of the model suggests that Executive Functions serve a mediating role in the relations between LH strategy and social deviance. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10