Comparing explanations of polygyny

Ember, Melvin; Ember, Carol R.; Low, Bobbi S.

Comparing explanations of polygyny

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Human Relations Area Files, Inc. • New Haven, CT • Published In 2007 • Pages: 428-440 •

By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R., Low, Bobbi S.

Abstract

This article uses logistic regression analysis to examine pathogen stress and male mortality in warfare as predictors of nonsororal polygyny. Differences between state and non-state societies are observed. The authors also retest variables from White and Burton's 1988 study on causes of polygyny, finding only fraternal interest groups and absence of plow significant.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	researcher's own and other researchers

Hypotheses (4)
Hypothesis	Supported
In state societies, pathogen stress will be associated with nonsororal polygyny	Supported
In nonstate societies, male mortality in warfare will be positively associated with nonsororal polygyny.	Supported
When controlling for pathogen stress and male mortality in war, fraternal interest groups will be positively associated with nonsororal polygyny	Supported
When controlling for pathogen stress and male mortality in war, the absence of the plow will be positively associated with nonsororal polygyny	Supported

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Comparing explanations of polygyny

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By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R., Low, Bobbi S.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (4)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Human Relations Area Files, Inc. • New Haven, CT • Published In 2007 • Pages: 428-440 •