Is the romantic-sexual kiss a near human universal?
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 117(3) • Published In • Pages: 535-539 •
By Jankowiak, William, Volsche, Shelly L. , Garcia, Justin R.
Hypothesis
There will be a relationship between the romantic-sexual kiss and social complexity.
Note
Kissing is positively associated with social complexity.
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
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Gamma | Supported | p<.001 | y = -0.604 | Not Applicable |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
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Presence/absence Of Romantic-sexual Kiss | Association | Sexual Stimulation |
Social Complexity | Association | Castes, Classes |