Institutionalized male transvestism, the couvade, and homosexual behavior
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 54-63 •
By Gray, J. Patrick, Ellington, Jane E.
Hypothesis
There is a negative association bettween the presence of the couvade in a society and the frequency of male homosexual behavior (58).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher’s exact test | Supported | p=.00009 | ?= -0.63 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Couvade | Independent | Pregnancy, Postnatal Care |
| Male Homosexual Behavior, Frequency | Dependent | Homosexuality |