Extracted-Food Resource-Defense Polygyny in Native Western North American Societies at Contact
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 45(5) • Wenner-Gren Foundation • New York • Published In • Pages: 707-713 •
By Sellen, Daniel W., Hruschka, Daniel J.
Hypothesis
Men's control of terrestrial game will be positively associated with a greater likelihood of high polygyny prevalence.
Note
This model is adjusted for language closeness
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistic regression | Supported | p<0.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Control of subsistence | Independent variable | Hunting And Trapping, Property System |
| Polygyny prevalence | Dependent variable | Polygamy |