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The behavioural constellation of deprivation: Compelling framework, messy reality

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2017

Martin Daly ,
Dandara Ramos  and
Gretchen Perry
Martin Daly
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada. daly@mcmaster.ca www.martindaly.ca
Dandara Ramos
Affiliation:
Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Social Medicine, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20550-900, Brazil. dandararamos2@gmail.com www.desin.org
Gretchen Perry
Affiliation:
Department of Social Work, Lakehead University, Orillia, ON L3V 0B9, Canada. gretchenperry@gmail.com
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Abstract

Pepper & Nettle's (P&N's) argument is compelling, but apparently contradictory data are easily found. Associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and substance abuse are sometimes positive, the poor are sometimes eager to educate their children, and perceptions of local mortality risk can be so distorted as to constitute an implausible basis for contextually appropriate responding. These anomalies highlight the need for more psychological work.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 40 , 2017 , e323
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