Pain, fear, and circumcision in boys' adolescent initiation ceremonies
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 2017 • Sage • • Published In • Pages: 1-29 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
Type of initiation ceremony will vary with bridewealth
Note
Results indicate that "societies with harsh ceremonies are significantly more likely to pay bridewealth that are societies without ceremonies, societies with genital operations stand out as significantly more likely to pay bridewealth than are any other societies in the sample (22)." Findings support the proposal that genital operations are expected to discourage adultery.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple chi-squares (5) | Supported | Multiple p-values: 4/5 significant | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bridewealth | Independent | Mode Of Marriage |
| Type of initiation ceremony | Dependent | Body Alterations, Sodalities, Puberty And Initiation |