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Utilizing Evolutionary Life History Theories in Family Studies
Author(s) -
Gillette Meghan T.,
Gudmunson Clinton G.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of family theory and review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.454
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1756-2589
pISSN - 1756-2570
DOI - 10.1111/jftr.12025
Subject(s) - psychosocial , perspective (graphical) , parental investment , evolutionary theory , evolutionary psychology , inclusive fitness , life history theory , bridge (graph theory) , sociology , life history , psychology , epistemology , offspring , social psychology , computer science , ecology , biology , psychotherapist , artificial intelligence , philosophy , pregnancy , anatomy , genetics
To provide a more holistic view of the family, scholars seek theoretical principles that can bridge and enhance existing paradigms. In this article, we introduce evolutionary life history theory and describe 4 midlevel life history theories (psychosocial acceleration, paternal investment, differential susceptibility, and parent‐offspring conflict). These theories will enable family scholars to expand their understanding of contemporary human families from an evolutionary perspective by creating novel research questions that will lead to innovative, interdisciplinary research.