Material resource investments at marriage: evolutionary, social, and ecological perspectives
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 50 • University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, Pa • Published In • Pages: 281-304 •
By Huber, Brad R., Breedlove, William L., Danaher, William F.
Hypothesis
Paternal confidence level, polygyny rate, level of pathogen stress, relative age of spouses, and divorce rate will be positively associated with wealth transfer to the bride and her parents (284-6).
Note
Relative age of spouses and divorce rate were not significant in the model.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Partially supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Rate | Independent | Termination Of Marriage |
| Paternal Confidence | Independent | Extramarital Sex Relations |
| Pathogen Stress | Independent | Morbidity |
| Polygyny Rate | Independent | Polygamy |
| Relative Age Of Spouses | Independent | Regulation Of Marriage |
| Wealth Transfer At Marriage | Dependent | Mode Of Marriage, Arranging A Marriage |