Rethinking the couvade: cross-cultural evidence

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 90 • Published In 1988 • Pages: 902-911 •

By Broude, Gwen J.

Abstract

This article examines several possible correlates of the couvade. Results suggest that father presence, rather than the expected father absence, is significantly associated with the couvade.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Other Researchers

Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
There will be a correlation between father absence in infancy and the couvade (904).	Supported
Controlling for status envy, mother-infant sleeping arrangements and frequent matrilocality, along with father absence, will be correlated with the couvade (905).	Not Supported
There will be a relationship between protest masculinity and the couvade (907).	Supported

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Rethinking the couvade: cross-cultural evidence

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 90 • Published In 1988 • Pages: 902-911 • Cite

By Broude, Gwen J.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (3)

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 90 • Published In 1988 • Pages: 902-911 •