The cultural contribution to jealousy: cross-cultural aggression in sexual jealousy situations

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 24 • Published In 1990 • Pages: 51-7 •

By Hupka, Ralph B., Ryan, James M.

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between social structures and sexual jealousy. Results suggest that social structures that emphasize the importance of pair-bonding, progeny, personal property, and exclusive marital sex relations are associated with sexual jealousy in males.

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Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
The level of sexual jealousy will be positively associated with "social structures or cultural customs that (a) require pair-bonding for economic survival, companionship, and recognition of the individual as a competent adult member of the society; (b) stress the need for personal descendants; (c) emphasize private ownership of property; and (d) restrict nonmarital and extramarital sexual intercourse" (54).	Supported

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The cultural contribution to jealousy: cross-cultural aggression in sexual jealousy situations

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 24 • Published In 1990 • Pages: 51-7 • Cite

By Hupka, Ralph B., Ryan, James M.

Abstract

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Hypotheses (1)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 24 • Published In 1990 • Pages: 51-7 •