The absent father and cross-sex identity
Studies in Adolescence • Published In • Pages: 107-117 •
By Burton, Roger V., Whiting, John W.M.
Hypothesis
"In societies with maximum conflict in sex identity, e.g., where a boy initially sleeps exclusively with his mother and where the domestic unit is patrilocal and hence controlled by men, there will be initiation rites at puberty which function to resolve this conflict in identity" (112-113)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | significant; p value not given | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation Rites | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Mother-child Exclusive Sleeping | Independent Combined | Sleeping, Infant Care |
| Patrilocal Vs. Other Residence | Independent Combined | Residence |