Aloofness and intimacy of husbands and wives: a cross-cultural study
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 3 • Published In • Pages: 183-207 •
By Whiting, John W.M., Whiting, Beatrice Blyth
Hypothesis
". . .in a significant number of societies men and women who room together eat together. . . . Fathers [tend to] have a close relationship with their infants . . . [and in societies where husband and wife sleep together] . . . the husband is [generally] permitted to be present . . . when his wife is giving birth . . ."
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phi | Supported | p<.05 | .28 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Closeness Of Father's Relationship To His Infant | Dependent | Infant Care |
| Husband And Wife Eating Arrangements | Dependent | Eating |
| Husband And Wife Rooming Arrangements | Independent | Sleeping, Household |
| Husband Permitted Present When Wife Is Giving Birth | Dependent | Childbirth |