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

Cross-Cultural Research Vol/Iss. 41 Published In Pages: 196-219
By Huber, Brad R., Breedlove, William L.

Hypothesis

Male kin will provide more indirect care than direct care during birth (p. 201).

Note

No significance value was provided. Fathers provide significantly more indirect care than all other kin types.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Analysis of variancePartially supportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Direct Care Around BirthUNKNOWNChildbirth, Postnatal Care, Infant Care
Indirect Care Around BirthUNKNOWNNONE