The conditions that may favor avunculocal residence
Marriage, Family, and Kinship • HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 249-259 •
By Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
Avunculocal soceities will be significantly more likely to practice polygyny than matrilocal societies (253).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Avunculocality | Association | Residence |
| Matrilocality | Association | Residence |
| Polygyny | Association | Polygamy |