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

Female kin (grandmothers and aunts) will provide more direct and indirect care than male kin (grandfathers and uncles) (p. 201).

Note

Uncles provide more indirect care than aunts. Otherwise, female kin provide more care.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
UNKNOWNPartially supportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Direct Care Around BirthDependentChildbirth, Postnatal Care, Infant Care
Indirect Care Around BirthDependentNONE
Kinship RoleIndependentKin Relationships