Relationships between subsistence and age at weaning in "preindustrial" societies
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 47-87 •
By Sellen, Daniel W., Smay, Diana B.
Hypothesis
The infant/child's age at introduction of liquid and solid non-breastmilk foods tends to be lower in preindustrial populations with agricultural or pastoral subsistence types than in hunting and gathering socieities (p. 50).
Note
Introduction of liquids and solids were tested separately. Both average age and earliest reported age were tested.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Not Supported | above .10 | UNKNOWN | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Age At Introduction Of Non-breastmilk | Dependent | Infant Feeding, Weaning And Food Training |
| Subsistence Type | Independent | Food Quest, Annual Cycle, Diet |