Evolutionary theory, kinship, and childbirth in cross-cultural perspective

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In 2007 • Pages: 196-219 •

By Huber, Brad R., Breedlove, William L.

Abstract

Using an evolutionary perspective, this study tests hypotheses relating gender and kinship roles to the amount of direct and indirect care provided during and around childbirth. The roles of paternal certainty, residence rules and descent groups are also examined.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Probability Sample Files (PSF)	Researchers Own

Hypotheses (4)
Hypothesis	Supported
Male kin will provide more indirect care than direct care during birth (p. 201).	Partially supported
Female kin (grandmothers and aunts) will provide more direct and indirect care than male kin (grandfathers and uncles) (p. 201).	Partially supported
Direct and indirect care investments by biologically uncertain kin are positively associated with a society's paternity certainty level (p. 207).	Partially supported
Direct and indirect care investments by biologically uncertain kin are largest in patrilateral societies (p. 207).	Partially supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings Amelia Piazza

Evolutionary theory, kinship, and childbirth in cross-cultural perspective

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In 2007 • Pages: 196-219 • Cite

By Huber, Brad R., Breedlove, William L.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (4)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In 2007 • Pages: 196-219 •