Correlates of monogamy in human groups: tests of some sociobiological hypotheses

Behavior Science Research Vol/Iss. 18 Published In Pages: 123-140
By Gray, J. Patrick, Wolfe, Linda D.

Hypothesis

The degree of monogamy is negatively associated with the amount of father-child contact during early childhood (132).

Note

The results are statistically significant, but show a weak association.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
tauSupportedp<.001UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Father-child Contact (childhood)AssociationChild Care
Marriage SystemAssociationPolygamy