Integrating evolutionary game theory and cross-cultural psychology to understand cultural dynamics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8717304 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xinyue Pan (0000-0001-5506-0068, corresponding author), Michele J Gelfand (0000-0002-9780-9230), Dana Nau (0000-0001-6940-6293) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1054-1066 |
| Publication date | 2021-09-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-066X • E-ISSN: 1935-990X |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1037/amp0000851 |
| OpenAlex | W4200487892 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
In this article, we show that an evolutionary game theoretic (EGT) modeling approach can be fruitfully integrated with research in cross-cultural psychology to provide insight into cultural dynamics. EGT was initially developed to model biological evolution, but has been increasingly used to study the evolution of human behavior. Through "virtual experimentation," EGT models can be used to test the effects of various factors on the trajectories of behavioral change at the population level. We illustrate how EGT models can provide new insights into processes of cultural adaptation, transmission, maintenance, and change. We conclude with the strengths and limitations of using EGT to study cultural dynamics and new frontiers that await investigation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |