RT Journal Article
T1 Life History Theory: evolutionary mechanisms and gender role on risk-taking behaviors in young adults
A1 Salas-Rodríguez, Javier
A1 Gómez-Jacinto, Luís
A1 Hombrados-Mendieta, Isabel
K1 Psicología evolutiva
K1 Género
AB Evolutionary psychology considers the human mind to  be  composed of  multiple specific mechanisms with specific adaptive purposes. This evolutionary approach is in line with the domain-specific view of risk-taking behaviors. Based on the theoretical framework of Life History Theory, the present study analyzes the moder-ating effect of gender and the mediating effect of evolutionary domain-specific risks in young adult Spaniards (432 participants). K-factor, measured through the Mini-K, was used as an indicator of life history strategy (LHS). Evolutionary domain-specific risks were measured through the Evolutionary Domain-Specific Risk Scale and risk- taking behaviors through the Risky Behavior Questionnaire. Results showed an interaction effect between gender and LHS for rule breaking. Evolutionary domain-specific risks had a mediation effect between LHS and risk- taking behaviors, mainly through mate attraction. These results highlight the different effects of LHS on risk- taking behaviors based on gender and the impact of  evolutionary mechanisms. It  is,  therefore, necessary to consider an evolutionary approach on intervention programs aimed at reducing risk-taking behaviors in young adults.
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/23315
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/23315
LA eng
NO Salas-Rodríguez, J., Gómez-Jacinto, L., & Hombrados-Mendieta, M. I. (2021). Life History Theory: Evolutionary mechanisms and gender role on risk-taking behaviors in young adults. Personality and Individual Differences, 175, 110752.
NO Proyecto financiado por Andalucía FEDER 2014-20 PO [UMA18-FEDERJA-071] y las Ayudas para la Investigación del Centro Reina Sofía sobre Adolescencia y Juventud
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 4 mar 2026