Human lactation, pair-bonds, and alloparents: a cross-cultural analysis

Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 19 • Published In • Pages: 87-102 •
By Quinlan, Robert J., Quinlan, Marsha B.

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between pairbonds and lactation, specifically the relationship between pairbond stability, alloparenting, and cross-cultural trends in breastfeeding. Findings show that both conjugal stability and availability of alloparental care are associated with age at weaning.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)Other Researchers

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Pair-bonds are more supportive of lactation than are other kin relations (88).Supported
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