The duration of maidenhood across cultures
School-Age Pregnancy & Parenthood: Biosocial Dimensions • Published In • Pages: 273-302 •
By Whiting, John W.M., Burbank, Victoria K., Ratner, Mitchell S.
Hypothesis
Shorter length of maidenhood and prohibition of premarital sex will be associated with patrilineal descent (293-4).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.001 | phi = .606 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Patrilineality | Independent | Rule Of Descent |
| Premarital Sex Relations | Dependent | Premarital Sex Relations |