Paternal investment and the human mating system
Behavioural Processes • Vol/Iss. 51(1) • Elsevier Scientific Publishers B.V. (Biomedical Division) • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 45-61 •
By Marlowe, Frank W.
Hypothesis
Social stratification (degree of variation in male status) is positively associated with degree of polygyny among forager and horticulturalists (p. 52).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman's rho | Supported | p<.05 | rho = .22 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Social Stratification | Independent | Classes |