Father absence and male aggression: a re-examination of the comparative evidence
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 29 • Wiley-Blackwell for the American Anthropological Association • Washington, D.C. • Published In • Pages: 296-314 •
By Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
There will be a relationship between use of corporal punishment and frequency of homicide/assault (305).
Note
Corporate punishment by the mother is significantly related to homicide/assualt (rho= .34, p=.05, two tails). Also, when father as frequent corporal punisher was added into the multiple regression model, the relationship was significant, but not in the predicted direction. When the father is the punisher, there are lower rates of homicide/assault.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Not Supported | above .10 | rho= .10 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Of Homicide/assault | Dependent | Offenses Against The Person |
| Use Of Corporal Punishment | Independent | Techniques Of Socialization |