Birth and 'bonding' in non-industrial societies

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology • Vol/Iss. 25(2) • National Spastics Society Medical Education and Information • London • Published In • Pages: 595-600 •
By Lozoff, Betsy

Hypothesis

Parent-infant body contact after birth is emphasized in most societies (595).

Note

Although there is a lack of immediate parent-infant contact in most societies, the presence of extended contact is almost universal.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Comparison of percentagesNot SupportedNot SignificantUNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Mother-infant ContactUNKNOWNInfant Care