Toward monogamy: a cross-cultural study of correlates of type of marriage
Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 44 • Published In • Pages: 8-16 •
By Osmond, Marie W.
Hypothesis
"The following variables of societal organization significantly distinguish monogamous from polygynous societies: (1) type of subsistence economy; (2) system of social stratification; (3) level of political integration; (4) pattern of settlement . . ." (10)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.05 | .25 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Level Of Political Integration | Independent | Territorial Hierarchy, Territorial Organization |
| Settlement Pattern | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Social Stratification | Independent | Social Stratification |
| Type Of Marriage | Dependent | Polygamy |
| Type Of Subsistence Economy | Independent | Annual Cycle, Production And Supply |