New cross-cultural perspectives on marriage transactions

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 45 • Published In 2011 • Pages: 339-375 •

By Huber, Brad R., Danaher, William F., Breedlove, William L.

Abstract

This article refines previous research on marriage transactions and offers descriptions of new types of marriage transactions. First, the authors examine the frequency and distribution of marriage transactions. Second,the authors use a bio-cultural approach to examine how differences in male and female reproductive strategies and the kin selection theory are associated with marriage transactions.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Probability Sample Files (PSF)	Combination

Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
Brides and their parents are expected to have a greater net gain in resources at the time of marriage than grooms and their parents, respectively (354).	Supported
Brides are expected to have a greater net gain in resources at the time of marriage than the brides' parents, and grooms are expected to have a greater net gain in resources than the grooms' parents (354).	Supported
Polygyny and patrilaterality are predicted to be positively related to the net number of marriage transactions of brides and their parents and negatively related to the net number of marriage transactions of grooms and their parents (363).	Partially Supported

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New cross-cultural perspectives on marriage transactions

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By Huber, Brad R., Danaher, William F., Breedlove, William L.

Abstract

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Hypotheses (3)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 45 • Published In 2011 • Pages: 339-375 •