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 in which children inherit directly from their fathers.
Note
This is a proxy for whether men control the prevalence of premarital sex. Posterior probability (PP) = 89.90%, b=.36, compatibility interval (CI) = (-.10, .84).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordered Logistic Regression | Supported | UNKNOWN | b=.36 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Premarital Sex | Dependent | Premarital Sex Relations |
| Inheritance | Independent | Inheritance |