A cross-cultural test of the proximity hypothesis
Behavior Science Notes • Vol/Iss. 7 • Published In • Pages: 243-263 •
By Witkowski, Stanley
Hypothesis
". . . the degree of extended family organization--from large extended, to small extended, to nonextended--should be positively associated with the degree of collateral [kin terminology] merging" (253)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not Supported | above .10 | .15 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Collateral Merging Kinship Terminology | UNKNOWN | Kinship Terminology |
| Household Extension | UNKNOWN | Extended Families |