Paternity Uncertainty and Parent–Offspring Conflict Explain Restrictions on Female Premarital Sex across Societies
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 33 • Springer • • Published In • Pages: 215-235 •
By Šaffa, Gabriel, Duda, Pavel, Zrzavý, Jan
Hypothesis
Female premarital sex is more likely to be restricted in societies with higher direct paternal investment.
Note
This is a proxy for whether men control the prevalence of premarital sex. PP = 23.58%, b=-.22, CI=(-.72, .27). This suggests that higher direct paternal investment may actually result in fewer restrictions on premarital sex, though the result is not significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordered Logistic Regression | Not supported | UNKNOWN | b = -.22 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Premarital Sex | Dependent | Premarital Sex Relations |
| Direct Paternal Investment | Independent | Family Relationships, Infant Care, Child Care |