Intimate partner violence and female property rights
Nature Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 5 • Springer Nature • • Published In • Pages: 1021-1026 •
By Anderson, Siwan
Hypothesis
Separate marital property will be positively correlated with women justifying intimate partner violence in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Note
Women justifying intimate partner violence was not significant for “going out” (p>.05). It was significant for neglecting children, arguing, and refusing sex with partner.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least square regression | Supported (3 of the 4 measures) | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate marital property regime | Independent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Family Relationships |
| Justified intimate partner violence | Dependent | Property System, Marriage |