Male Puberty Rites: a path analytic model

Adolescence • Vol/Iss. 17 • Published In 1982 • Pages: 293-304 •

By Kitahara, Michio

Abstract

A path analytic model is presented to explain male puberty rites. The evidence presented supports the idea that as a whole, male puberty rites may be seen as the means of maintaining the bisexual nature of human society.

Note

Path analytic model presented.

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

Hypotheses (4)
Hypothesis	Supported
Polygyny is positively associated with male puberty rites (296).	Supported
Distant father-child relationships are positively associated with male puberty rites (296).	Supported
Community-wide exclusive male work groups are positively associated with male puberty rites (296).	Supported
Sexual differentiation is positively associated with male puberty rites (296)	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings Jessie Cohen

Male Puberty Rites: a path analytic model

Adolescence • Vol/Iss. 17 • Published In 1982 • Pages: 293-304 • Cite

By Kitahara, Michio

Abstract

Note

Samples

Hypotheses (4)

Adolescence • Vol/Iss. 17 • Published In 1982 • Pages: 293-304 •