A cross-cultural study of rape

Aggressive Behavior • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 425-435 •

By Otterbein, Keith F.

Abstract

This study examines two theories concerning the prevalence of rape: deterrence theory and fraternal interest group theory. Results indicate that both punishment and fraternal interest groups influence the frequency of rape, though neither variable is a necessary cause. The effects of marital residence and polygyny are also considered.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)	Other Researchers	Minturn, Grosse, and Haider (1969)

Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
Fraternal interest groups will be positively associated with frequency of rape (429).	Supported
Feuding will be positively associated with frequency of rape (430).	Supported
Greater punishment of rape will be negatively associated with the frequency of rape (432).	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings Amelia Piazza

A cross-cultural study of rape

Aggressive Behavior • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 425-435 • Cite

By Otterbein, Keith F.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (3)

Aggressive Behavior • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 425-435 •