Aloofness and intimacy of husbands and wives: a cross-cultural study
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 3 • Published In • Pages: 183-207 •
By Whiting, John W.M., Whiting, Beatrice Blyth
Hypothesis
"[Most of the] . . . societies in which a husband and wife have separate bedrooms are situated in tropical climates where heating is not a problem. . . . [Societies where settlements are permanent rather than nomadic or seminomadic tend to have separate bedrooms for husband and wife]" (190, 191)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phi, comparison of raw scores | Supported | p<.001 | .27 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Climate | Independent | Climate |
| Husband And Wife Rooming Arrangements | Dependent | Sleeping, Household |
| Permanency Of Residence | Independent | Settlement Patterns |