Altruism between Romantic Partners: Biological Offspring as a Genetic Bridge between Altruist and Recipient
When the cost of altruism is low, individuals are more likely to help non-kin (i.e., friends and romantic partners) than kin. This trend is thought to reflect the fact that people tend to be emotionally closer with friends and romantic partners than kin. However, as the cost of altruism increases, a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Evolutionary Psychology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491000800312 |