New cross-cultural perspectives on marriage transactions
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 45 • Published In • Pages: 339-375 •
By Huber, Brad R., Danaher, William F., Breedlove, William L.
Hypothesis
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).
Note
Two other related hypotheses were tested, one concerning brides and their parents as recipients and another concerning grooms and their families as investors.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcoxon Signed Ranks | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Transactions, Net Gain In Resources, Brides' Side Or Grooms' Side | Dependent | Mode Of Marriage |