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#1142 Gül Salali: Social Dynamics, Culture, Mental Health and Physical Health in Hunter-Gatherers

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Hunter-Gatherer Societies: Structure and Well-Being

This chapter examines the social organization of mobile hunter-gatherers, particularly focusing on the Bayaka group's mating systems and egalitarian residential patterns, which promote diversity and lower kinship levels. It also explores unique mental health challenges faced by these communities compared to industrialized societies, revealing distinct experiences and coping mechanisms. Additionally, the chapter highlights the physical activity patterns and lifestyle of Bayaka children, contrasting their autonomy and engagement with the more sedentary lifestyle observed in children from industrialized nations.

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