Customs associated with premarital sexual freedom in 143 societies

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In • Pages: 261-272 •
By Barry III, Herbert

Abstract

Using a multiple regression model, this article looks at seven customs that are associated with a high degree of premarital sexual freedom of adolescents. Each of the customs is shown to have an independently statistically significant association with premarital sexual freedom.

Samples

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

Hypotheses (8)

HypothesisSupported
Variables of independence of married couples are associated with a high degree of premarital sexual freedom (267)UNKNOWN
Variables of community cooperation are associated with a high degree of premarital sexual freedom (267)UNKNOWN
Minimal government is associated with no payment at marriage (269)UNKNOWN
Matrilineal kinship is positively associated with ceremonial praying (269)UNKNOWN
Exogamous marriage is negatively associated with no payment at marriage (269)UNKNOWN
Minimal government is negatively associated with community integration (269)UNKNOWN
Community integration is negatively associated with no payment at marriage (269)UNKNOWN
Community integration is positively associated with ceremonial praying (269)UNKNOWN
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings  Jessie Cohen