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
Influence of living kin on deceased ancestors will be positively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (70).
Note
Influence of living kin on deceased ancestors is measured as a composite of 6 variables, including contribution by living descendants to continued existence, power, social status, reincarnation, health, and enjoyment of dead ancestors.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not Supported | p = 0.24 | gamma = -0.22 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Influence of Living Kin on Deceased Ancestors | Independent | Status, Role, And Prestige, Cult Of The Dead, Eschatology |