Adolescence: an anthropological inquiry
The Free Press • New York • Published In • Pages: 262 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
Greater separation of adolescents from adults will be associated with sharp differentiation of adolescence from earlier and later life stages (179).
Note
Among boys, having principal companions other than adult men is associated with differentiation of adolescence from childhood (r = 0.19) and adulthood (r = 0.19), amount of contact with peer group (r = 0.22), opportunity for productive property (r = 0.23), sexual freedom (r = 0.22), and lower valation of adolescents (r = 0.19). Girls having principal companions other than adult women is only significantly associated with sexual permisiveness.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson's Chi-Square | Partially supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Freedom | Independent | General Sex Restrictions |
| Differentiation of Adolescence from Adulthood | Independent | Age Stratification |
| Differentiation of Adolescence from Childhood | Independent | Age Stratification |
| Amount of Contact with Peer Group | Independent | Social Relationships And Groups, Status Of Adolescents |
| Opportunity for Productive Property | Independent | Transmission Of Skills, Adolescent Activities |
| Lower Valuation of Adolescents | Independent | Status Of Adolescents |
| Principal Companions are not Adults | Dependent | Age Stratification |