Alternative predictors of polygyny
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 19 • Published In • Pages: 1-23 •
By Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
Controlling on age at marriage, the presence/absence of male mortality in warfare will be associated with polygyny (13).
Note
High male mortality only predicts polygyny when when men are less than seven years older than women at first marriage.
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
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Fisher’s exact test | Partially supported | p<.05 | phi=.58 | One-tailed |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
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Age At Marriage | Independent | Regulation Of Marriage |
Male Mortality In Warfare | Independent | Aftermath Of Combat |
Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |