Explaining marriage patterns in a globally representative sample through socio-ecology and population history: A Bayesian phylogenetic analysis using a new supertree

Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 40 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 176-187 •
By Minocher, Riana, Duda, Pavel, Jaeggi, Adrian V.

Hypothesis

Pathogen stress will predict cultural rules restraining polygyny.

Note

PP stands for posterior probability.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Bayesian phylogenetic multi-response modelSupportedp < 0.05; PP = 0.98UNKNOWNtwo-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Pathogen StressIndependentMorbidity
Cultural Rules Restraining Polygyny DependentPolygamy