Substance use and mating success

Richardson, G. B.; Chen, Ching-Chen; Dai, Chia‐Liang; Swoboda, Christopher M.; Nedelec, Joseph L.; Chen, Weiwen

doi:10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2016.06.006

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“…This evidence of misfit is consistent with an omitted effect of social deviance on sexual behavior; future research could test alternative models that include this specification. Richardson, Chen, et al (2014) and Richardson, Chen, et al (2016) reported similar evidence that a factor subsuming delinquency, substance use, and number of sexual partners did not also subsume indicators of covitality. Other research has suggested that mating effort might be subsumed by latent variables named psychopathic and aggressive attitudes (Figueredo, Gladden, & Hohman, 2011) or perhaps the Dark Triad (Jonason, Li, Webster, & Schmitt, 2009).…”

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“…To locate latent Super-K, we used measures of life history domains including health and symptoms of depression (Figueredo & Rushton, 2009; Olderbak et al, 2014; Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016), harm avoidance (Del Giudice, 2014b), agreeableness (Dunkel & Decker, 2010; Figueredo, Vasquez, Brumbach, & Schneider, 2004, 2007; Olderbak et al, 2014; Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016), valuing of children, 2 and liability to substance use (Richardson & Hardesty, 2012; Richardson, Chen, et al, 2014; Richardson, Chen, et al, 2016; Richardson, Dai, et al, 2016; Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016). As a reminder, the specific items and scales we used to measure these domains, along with item contents, response options, and citations to validation studies are presented in Table 3.…”

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“…We located latent mating competition using measures of life history domains including sensation seeking and reward responsiveness (Copping, Campbell, & Muncer, 2013, 2014b), attitudes toward risk (Ellis et al, 2012; Figueredo et al, 2005; Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016), delinquency (Boutwell et al, 2015; Brumbach, Figueredo, & Ellis, 2009; Richardson et al, 2014; Richardson, Chen, et al, 2016), liability to substance use (Richardson et al, 2014; Richardson, Chen, et al, 2016; Richardson & Hardesty, 2012; Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016), harm avoidance (Del Giudice, 2014b; Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016), and agreeableness (Dunkel & Decker, 2010; Figueredo et al, 2004, 2007; Olderbak et al, 2014; Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016). We also included an item that assessed total number of same and opposite sex partners in the past year (Brumbach et al, 2009; Ellis et al, 2009; Richardson et al, 2014; Richardson, Chen, et al, 2016, Richardson, Sanning, et al, 2016; see Table 3 for more information).…”

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“…This is crucial because LHT has been increasingly used in evolutionary studies of human variation as well as applied areas of research and theory. As examples of the latter, LHT has recently been to psychopathology (e.g., Del Giudice, 2014a; Del Giudice & Ellis, 2016), risk-taking propensity and externalizing behaviors (e.g., Ellis et al, 2012; Richardson & Hardesty, 2012; Richardson et al, 2014; Richardson, Castellano, Stone, & Sanning, 2016; Richardson, Chen, et al, 2016; Richardson, Dai, et al, 2016; Wang, Kruger, & Wilke, 2009), public health (e.g., Kruger, 2011), medicine (e.g., Nesse et al, 2010), and criminology and criminal justice (e.g., Boutwell, Nedelec, Lewis, Barnes, & Beaver, 2015). Many researchers who want to measure LHS are interested in the theory because of its potential to shed light on the covariance among broad array of traits and behaviors.…”

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From Environment to Mating Competition and Super-K in a Predominantly Urban Sample of Young Adults

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Recent research suggests human life history strategy (LHS) may be subsumed by multiple dimensions, including mating competition and Super-K, rather than one. In this study, we test whether a two-dimensional structure best fit data from a predominantly urban sample of young adults ages 18-24. We also test whether latent life history dimensions are associated with environmental harshness and unpredictability as predicted by life history theory. Results provide evidence that a two-dimensional model best fit the data. Furthermore, a moderate inverse residual correlation between mating competition and Super-K was found, consistent with a life history trade-off. Our findings suggest that parental socioeconomic status may enhance investment in mating competition, that harshness might persist into young adulthood as an important correlate of LHS, and that unpredictability may not have significant effects in young adulthood. These findings further support the contention that human LHS is multidimensional and environmental effects on LHS are more complex than previously suggested. The model presented provides a parsimonious explanation of an array of human behaviors and traits and can be used to inform public health initiatives, particularly with respect to the potential impact of environmental interventions.

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“…That is, substance use can be expected to reflect agedependent change in reproductive strategy over the life span. Although recent experimental (Vincke, 2016(Vincke, , 2017 and longitudinal (Richardson, Chen, Dai, Swoboda, et al, 2017) research has explored the possibility that substance use reflects or facilitates short-term mating, for instance, little attention has been devoted to the possibility that change in mating effort explains intraindividual variance in substance use.…”

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Life History Theory and Recovery From Substance Use Disorder

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Hanson-Cook

2018

Review of General Psychology

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Recovery has emerged as an important paradigm in addictions treatment but the field has yet to achieve consensus on how it should be defined and measured. The recovery construct has been extended beyond sustained reductions in use or abstinence to enhancements in global health/well-being and also prosocial community reintegration. However, few studies have included these broader domains in their measurement of recovery and few scientific theories have been advanced to explain why reductions in substance use occasion these broader life changes. This article applies life history theory to recovery for the first time to help define recovery, advance recovery measurement, and explain why broad change across multiple life domains should facilitate sustained recovery progress. We conclude with a discussion of future directions and challenges for future research informed by our life history framework for recovery.

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Exploring biocultural models of chewing tobacco andpaanamong reproductive‐aged women: Self‐medication, protection, or gender inequality?

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Roulette

Hudanick

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American J Hum Biol

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ObjectivesTobacco and areca nut are two of the most widely used psychoactive plant substances worldwide, yet the biocultural factors that account for variation in use patterns are not well understood. Here we attempt to understand the high prevalence of, and variation in, tobacco and areca nut use among reproductive‐aged women.MethodsResearch was carried out in Mysore, Karnataka, India. First, we conducted a qualitative investigation where participants engaged in semistructured interviews and focus group discussions to uncover cultural norms of women's tobacco use. Findings informed the second stage of research which quantitatively tested three models of tobacco and areca nut use (N = 74).ResultsThe qualitative study found that women were more likely to chew “natural” forms of tobacco and areca nut products (kaddipudi and paan). Quantitative tests of our hypotheses revealed that kaddipudi and combined tobacco use were best explained by the self‐medication model, with somatic and environmental stress as strong indicators of use. The presence of cotinine, our biological indicator of tobacco use, was best modeled by gender inequality. We also found that men and women reported approximately equal tobacco use, even though their preferred types of tobacco and areca nut products differed.ConclusionsFindings did not support the protection hypothesis as it relates to plant toxins. Instead, this study suggests that women might exploit neurotoxins such as nicotine and arecoline to offset the cognitive and energetic costs associated with iron deficiency in stressful environments.

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Substance use and mating success

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From Environment to Mating Competition and Super-K in a Predominantly Urban Sample of Young Adults

From Environment to Mating Competition and Super-K in a Predominantly Urban Sample of Young Adults

Life History Theory and Recovery From Substance Use Disorder

Exploring biocultural models of chewing tobacco andpaanamong reproductive‐aged women: Self‐medication, protection, or gender inequality?

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