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 where marriage arrangements are under parental control.
Note
This is a proxy for whether parents control the prevalence of premarital sex. Posterior probability (PP) = 99.72%, b=.93, compatibility interval (CI) = (.42, 1.44).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordered Logistic Regression | Supported | UNKNOWN | b=.93 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Premarital Sex | Dependent | Premarital Sex Relations |
| Parental Control over Marriage | Independent | Arranging A Marriage |