Toward monogamy: a cross-cultural study of correlates of type of marriage
Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 44 • Published In • Pages: 8-16 •
By Osmond, Marie W.
Hypothesis
"Monogamy is significantly related to a greater degree of societal complexity than is polygyny. . . . The organizational pattern most characteristic of polygynous societies can be noted as relatively intermediate in complexity rather than very simple" (15)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Level Of Societal Complexity | Independent | Territorial Organization |
| Type Of Marriage | Dependent | Polygamy |