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 marriage involves a dowry.
Note
This is a proxy for whether parents control the prevalence of premarital sex. Posterior probability (PP) = 41.33%, b=-.09, compatibility interval (CI) = (-.76,.59).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordered Logistic Regression | Not supported | UNKNOWN | b=-.09 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Premarital Sex | Dependent | Premarital Sex Relations |
| Presence of a Dowry | Independent | Mode Of Marriage |