Explaining current fertility dynamics in tropical Africa from an anthropological perspective: a cross-cultural investigation
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 50(3) • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 251-280 •
By Korotayev, Andrey V., Zinkina, Julia, Goldstone, Jack, Shulgin, Sergey
Hypothesis
Plow agriculture will be negatively associated with presence of polygyny (265).
Note
Distribution of polygyny among complex agricultural societies in tropical Africa is significantly higher than in Asia and North Africa (p < 0.001, rho = 0.72).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman's rho | Supported | p < 0.001 | rho = -0.50 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Plow Agriculture | Independent | Tillage, Agricultural Machinery |
| Polygyny | Dependent | Polygamy |