Fitness effects of grandparental investments in contemporary low-risk societies

R. Kaptijn, G.C.F. Thomese

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    Abstract

    Coall & Hertwig (C&H) suggest that, because grandparental investments do not impact on child mortality in low-risk societies, fitness effects are not plausible any more. We found that grandparental investments could very well alleviate contemporary constraints on fertility. Cultural factors may influence both the occurrence and impact of grandparental investments. © 2010 Cambridge University Press.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)29-30
    Number of pages2
    JournalBehavioral and Brain Sciences
    Volume33
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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