Birth order in cross-cultural perspective

Developmental Psychology Vol/Iss. 10(1) American Psychological Association Washington, D.C. Published In Pages: 48-54
By Rosenblatt, Paul C., Skoogberg, Elizabeth L.

Hypothesis

"Firstborns receive more elaborate ceremonies at birth . . . are given more duties to perform, have authority over siblings, and receive more respect from siblings" (51)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Sign testSupportedp<.05UNKNOWNOne-tailed