Paternal investment and the human mating system
Behavioural Processes • Vol/Iss. 51(1) • Elsevier Scientific Publishers B.V. (Biomedical Division) • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 45-61 •
By Marlowe, Frank W.
Hypothesis
Male aggressiveness was the strongest predictor of degree of polygyny, when tested against father-infant proximity, male contribution to subsistence, and male aggressiveness (55).
Note
Male aggressiveness was the strongest predictor followed by male contribution to subsistence (p = 0.001, beta = -0.368)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p < 0.001 | beta = 0.46 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Of Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Father-infant Proximity | Independent | Postnatal Care |
| Male Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Male Aggressiveness | Independent | Ingroup Antagonisms |