Causes of conjugal dissolution: a cross-cultural study

Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 30 • Published In 1989 • Pages: 654-676 •

By Betzig, Laura L.

Abstract

This study focuses on predictors of divorce, cross-culturally. Variables measuring infidelity, infertility, personality, economy, kin, absence, health, ritual and politics are tested. An evolutionary/adaptionist approach is found to be most useful in explaining the nature of conjugal dissolution cross-culturally.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Researchers Own

Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
Adultery is positively associated with conjugal dissolution (658).	Supported
Sterility, or childlessness between the couple, is positively associated with conjugal dissolutation (662).	Supported
Economics, most notably inadequate support, is positively associated with conjugal dissolution (664)	`UNKNOWN`

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Causes of conjugal dissolution: a cross-cultural study

Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 30 • Published In 1989 • Pages: 654-676 • Cite

By Betzig, Laura L.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (3)

Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 30 • Published In 1989 • Pages: 654-676 •