Girls' puberty rites and matrilocal residence

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 71 • Published In • Pages: 905-908 •
By Driver, Harold E.

Hypothesis

In Western North America, matrilocal residence is positively associated with public recognition of girls' puberty (905).

Note

The author expected this result.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Chi squareNot SupportedNot SignificantPhi = .047UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Girl's Puberty RitesDependentPuberty And Initiation
Marital ResidenceIndependentResidence