Population growth, society, and culture: an inventory of cross-culturally tested causal hypotheses

HRAF Press New Haven, CT Published In Pages: 126
By Sipes, Richard G.

Hypothesis

Favorability of childrens' attitude toward parents will be positively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (58).

Note

Favorable attitude of children toward parents is measured as a composite of 5 different variables, including postpubescent children's obedience, gifts, and visits to, and respect and admiration for, their parents.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
GammaNot Supportedp = 0.13gamma = 0.35UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Population Growth RateDependentPopulation
Favorable Attitude of Children Toward ParentsIndependentFamily Relationships