Explaining corporal punishment of children: a cross-cultural study

Ember, Carol R.; Ember, Melvin

Explaining corporal punishment of children: a cross-cultural study

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 107(4) • University of California Press • Berkeley, Calif. • Published In 2005 • Pages: 609-619 •

By Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin

Abstract

This article tests various explainations for corporal punishment of children, including social complexity, a societal culture of violence, and whether help in child rearing is available. Analysis suggests that corporal punishment may be a parent's way to prepare children for societal power inequality.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)	Combination	Also eHRAF World Cultures

Hypotheses (5)
Hypothesis	Supported
The presence of indigenous money will be positively correlated with corporal punishment of children (615).	Supported
The presence of alien currency will be positively correlated with corporal punishment of children (615).	Supported
Widespread political participation will be negatively correlated with corporal punishment of children (615).	Supported
Corporal punishment of children will be more likely where warfare frequency is "more than rare" (615).	Supported
The presence of non-relative caretakers will be positively associated with corporal punishment of children (615).	Supported

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Explaining corporal punishment of children: a cross-cultural study

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 107(4) • University of California Press • Berkeley, Calif. • Published In 2005 • Pages: 609-619 • Cite

By Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (5)

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 107(4) • University of California Press • Berkeley, Calif. • Published In 2005 • Pages: 609-619 •