Early childhood precursors of adolescent initiation ceremonies
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 8 • Published In • Pages: 132-145 •
By Barry III, Herbert, Schlegel, Alice
Hypothesis
Societies in which social solidarity (low emphasis on obedience and low frequency of teasing) and sex differentiation are present in early childhood will be associated with the occurrence of initiation ceremonies (136, 138).
Note
Societies where an adolescent initiation ceremony is present have a lower mean emphasis on obedience (t=2.27, df=156, p<.05 for girls) and lower mean frequency of teasing (t=2.71, df=98, p<.01 for boys). The differences that are not statistically significant (obedience for boys, teasing for girls) show trends in the same direction.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Partially supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Emphasis On Obedience In Early Childhood | Independent Combined | Socialization |
| Frequency Of Teasing In Early Childhood | Independent Combined | Techniques Of Socialization |
| Initiation Ceremonies, Occurrence Of | Dependent | Puberty And Initiation |
| Sex Differentiation In Early Childhood | Independent Combined | Socialization |