Geographical-historical versus psycho-functional explanations of kin avoidances
Comparative Studies by Harold E. Driver and Essays in His Honor • HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 27-60 •
By Driver, Harold E.
Hypothesis
Kin avoidance behavior will be associated with culture area, language family, descent, residence, and kinship terminology.
Note
The author found that the significant correlations were higher with kinship terminology than those with residence and descent (residence provided a weak confirmation of Tylor's theory and descent provided a slightly stronger confirmation) (141). The greatest difference in magnitudes in the phi test were for culture areas and language families, intermediate for kinship terminology, and least for residence and descent (144).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi | Partially Supported | < .05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Culture Area | Independent | Identification |
| Descent | Independent | Rules Of Descent |
| Kin Avoidance | Dependent | Kin Relationships |
| Kinship Terminology | Independent | Kinship Terminology |
| Language Family | Independent | Linguistic Identification |
| Residence | Independent | Residence |