Values and evolutionary psychology

Sociological Theory • Vol/Iss. 22 • Published In • Pages: 477-503 •
By Horne, Christine

Hypothesis

In societies in which women are more independent, norms regarding the sexual behavior of men and women will be more permissive (486).

Note

There is a stronger relationship between female independence and premarital sexual activity than extramarital sexual activity.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
CorrelationSupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
DescentIndependentRules Of Descent
InheritanceIndependentInheritance
Marital ResidenceIndependentResidence
Sex NormsDependentPremarital Sex Relations, Extramarital Sex Relations