Pregnancy magic: a study of food taboos and sex avoidances
Cross-Cultural Approaches: Readings in Comparative Research • HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 111-125 •
By Ayres, Barbara
Hypothesis
"[There is] no relationship between punishment for sexual behavior and length of sex taboo in societies with monogamy and limited polygyny, but it does show a rather strong positive relationship between the two variables in societies with general polygyny" (121)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| comparison of data | Supported | Not Applicable | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Duration Of Sex Taboo During Pregnancy | Dependent | Pregnancy |
| Form Of Marriage | Independent | Polygamy |
| Severity Of Sexual Socialization | Independent | Sex Training |