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
Controlling for mode of subsistence and father-infant proximity, male contribution to subsistence is negatively correlated with degree of polygyny (p. 52-3).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.001 | beta = -.41 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male Contribution To Subsistence | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |