Factors influencing the allowance of cousin marriages in the Standard Cross Cultural Sample
Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences • Vol/Iss. 10(2) • American Psychological Association • • Published In • Pages: 98-108 •
By Hoben, Ashley D. , Buunk, Abraham P., Fisher, Maryanne L.
Hypothesis
High pathogen prevalence and high geographic isolation will both independently predict the allowance of cousin marriage (6-7).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| logistic regression | Supported | p<.05 | 0.10 for pathogens; -0.08 for isolation | No Info |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cousin Marriage Presence/absence | Dependent | Regulation Of Marriage |
| Interaction Between Pathogens And Isolation | Independent | NONE |
| Number Of Societies In 150-mile Radius | Independent | Identification, Maps, External Relations |
| Pathogen Prevalence Score | Independent | Morbidity |