Norms of premarital sexual behavior: a cross-cultural study
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 3 (3) • Published In • Pages: 381-402 •
By Broude, Gwen J.
Hypothesis
"When each independent variable is tested against premarital sex norms while holding the others constant, only three [i.e., accessibility of caretakers, class stratification, and cultural complexity] retain their power to predict permissiveness and restrictiveness with statistical certainty" (398)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regression | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Of Caretakers | Independent | Child Care |
| Belief In High Gods | Independent | Spirits And Gods |
| Bride Price | Independent | Mode Of Marriage |
| Class Stratification | Independent | Classes |
| Cultural Complexity | Independent | Sociocultural Trends |
| Premarital Sex Norms | Dependent | Premarital Sex Relations |
| Residence Rules | Independent | Residence |