Adolescent initiation ceremonies: a cross-cultural code
Ethnology • Published In • Pages: 199-210 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
In societies with ceremonies for both sexes, boys' ceremonies are positively associated with painful procedures, ceremonies resulting in familial independence, and ceremonies focusing on fertility/sexuality.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Initiation Ceremonies | Independent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Familial Independence | Dependent | Majority |
| Focus On Fertility/sexuality In Ceremony | Dependent | Sex Training, Puberty And Initiation |
| Painful Procedures | Dependent | Body Alterations, Puberty And Initiation |