Types of family and types of economy
American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 66 • Published In • Pages: 215-225 •
By Nimkoff, M. F., Middleton, Russell
Hypothesis
"There is a rough relationship between type of family system and the subsistence pattern ordered according to productivity and stability: independent family most common in hunting and gathering . . . extended family prevaling where fishing, agriculture dominant . . ." (216-217)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsistence Pattern | Independent | Annual Cycle, Diet, Production And Supply |
| Type Of Family | Dependent | Nuclear Family, Extended Families |