A Cross-Cultural Summary: Polygyny

In societies where youth sexual expression is restricted or semi-restricted, polygyny will be prevalent (243, 386).

Test
Test Name	Support	Significance	Coefficient	Tail
Fisher's Exact Test	Supported	p = .020	Phi = .379	Two-tailed

Variables
Variable Name	Variable Type	OCM Term(s)
Polygyny	Association	Polygamy
Youth Sexual Expressions	Association	Premarital Sex Relations

Main Author	Published Year	Hypothesis	Supported	Variables Tested
Rosenblatt, Paul C.	1969	"It was predicted that across societies sex relations between betrothed persons are more restricted than before betrothal where large amounts of wealth are transferred and less restricted where wealth transfer is minimal" (327)	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Gouldner, Alvin W.	1962	Findings: Factor SC, "Sex Dominance", is bipolar. It loads heavily and positively (oblimax rotation) for matrilocal residence, monogamy, and more moderately for communal houses. High negative loadings are shown for polygyny, patrilocal residence, legendary heroes, and more moderately for government by restricted council (22)	Supported	8	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Gray, J. Patrick	1980	Polygyny will be associated with greater sexual dimorphism of stature (443).	Not Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Wolfe, Linda D.	1982	Polygyny will be positively associated with sexual dimorphism of stature (225).	Not Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Gray, J. Patrick	1980	There will be a relationship between degree of polygyny and presence or absence of foreplay (6).	Not Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author