Grandparental investment and the epiphenomenon of menopause in recent human history

Douglas C Broadfield

doi:10.1017/S0140525X09991579

Grandparental investment and the epiphenomenon of menopause in recent human history

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Abstract

The effects of grandparental investment in relatives are apparent in human groups, suggesting that a postreproductive period in humans is selective. Although investment of relatives in kin produces obvious benefits for kin groups, selection for a postreproductive period in humans is not supported by evidence from chimpanzees. Instead, grandparental investment is likely a recent phenomenon of longevity, rather than an evolved feature.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	19-20
Number of pages	2
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	33
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X09991579
State	Published - Feb 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

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Broadfield, D. C. (2010). Grandparental investment and the epiphenomenon of menopause in recent human history. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 33(1), 19-20. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X09991579

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