The emergence of neolocal residence
New York Academy of Sciences, Transactions, Series II • Vol/Iss. 30 • Published In • Pages: 291-302 •
By Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
". . . nuclear families become economically independent, and residence becomes neolocal, when the rise of commercial exchange makes it possible for individuals to sell their labor and/or their products in order to buy what they need to live" (295)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.01 | .60 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Exchange (money) | Independent | Exchange Transactions |
| Neolocal Residence | Dependent | Residence |