His attitude was representative of the Social Darwinism of the times according to Dr Hallgren, who writes that the popular "Gothic Horror" presentation, and demonising Aborigines was the context and "justification" for Mjöberg's hunting for skeletons.
Mjöberg's behavior was emblematic of the Social Darwinist ethos prevalent at the time, as observed by Dr. Hallgren, who attributes his actions to the prevailing "Gothic Horror" narrative and negative portrayal of Aborigines.