Detailed Information on Publication Record
2019
Effects of Kavadi ritual on mate attractiveness
MAŇO, PeterBasic information
Original name
Effects of Kavadi ritual on mate attractiveness
Authors
Edition
6th PTNCE Prague 2019, 2019
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Prezentace na konferencích
Field of Study
60304 Religious studies
Country of publisher
Czech Republic
Confidentiality degree
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
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Organization unit
Faculty of Arts
Keywords in English
ritual; costly signals; attractiveness; mate choice, Mauritius
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 7/1/2020 13:17, Mgr. Peter Maňo, M.A., Ph.D.
Abstract
V originále
From the standpoint of human mate choice, male traits that can be deemed as behav- ioral, sexually selected signals include physical prowess, risk-taking, or bold behavior. Collective rituals involving intense physical effort and suffering may provide a unique arena for displaying behaviors associated with these traits. Consequently, the intensity of participation in such rituals might serve as a cue in mate selection, reflecting the individual’s non-obvious qualities. However, there is a paucity of research on the asso- ciation between the cost of ritual participation and the perceived attractiveness of an individual. To examine the causal relations between ritual displays and partner choice, we conducted an experimental study in the context of the Kavadi ritual performed by Mauritian Tamils. In this experiment, we asked female Tamil participants to rank male Facebook profiles according to their long- and short-term partner preferences. To in- vestigate the effects of ritual performance, we manipulated Facebook profiles such as to signal different ritual costs. Preliminary results suggest that Facebook profiles signal- ing high ritual investments and extravagant displays are indeed considered attractive in potential partners; however, the results of the full analysis that will be presented during the talk still have to lend support to this conclusion.
Links
| EE2.3.20.0048, research and development project |
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| MUNI/G/0985/2017, interní kód MU |
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