A Test of an Evolutionary Hypothesis of Violence Against Women: The Case of Sex Ratio
Letters on Evolutionary Behavioral Science • Vol/Iss. 8(1) • LEBS • • Published In • Pages: 1-3 •
By Stone, Emily A.
Hypothesis
Sex ratio is positively correlated with the presence of wife beating (2).
Note
Consistent with Functional Violence Hypothesis .
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Supported | p < .01 | r = .54 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | Independent | Composition Of Population |
| Wife Beating | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms |