Evolution of initiation rites during the Austronesian dispersal
Science Progress • Vol/Iss. 104(3) • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 1-16 •
By Bentley, R. Alexander , Moritz, William R. , Ruck, Damian J. , O'Brien, Michael J.
Hypothesis
Ancestral initiation rites will be associated with post-marital residence systems for Austronesian societies.
Note
Hypothesis was tested and supported in Eastern societies (p<.03, chi-squared=13.77), but not supported in Western societies (p=.57, chi-squared= 2.96).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi squared | Partially supported | p=.084 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation Rites | Association | Puberty And Initiation |
| Marital Residence | Association | Residence |