Correlates of monogamy in human groups: tests of some sociobiological hypotheses

Behavior Science Research Vol/Iss. 18 Published In Pages: 123-140
By Gray, J. Patrick, Wolfe, Linda D.

Hypothesis

The degree of monogamy is positively associated with the amount of father-child contact during infancy (132).

Note

Although the test shows statistical significance, the association is weak.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
tauSupportedp<.05UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Father-child Contact (infancy)AssociationInfant Care
Marriage SystemAssociationPolygamy