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 deceased kin on living descendants will be positively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (70).
Note
Influence of deceased kin on living descendants is measured as a composite of 3 variables, including influence of deceased kin on the reproduction, health, and economic success of living descendants.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p = 0.06 | gamma = 0.47 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Influence of Deceased Kin on Living Descendants | Independent | Kin Relationships, Cult Of The Dead, Eschatology |