Toys as Teachers: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Object Use and Enskillment in Hunter–Gatherer Societies
Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory • Vol/Iss. 30 • Springer • • Published In • Pages: 32-63 •
By Riede, Felix, Lew-Levy, Sheina, Johannsen, Niels N., Lavi, Noa, Anderson, Marc Malmdorf
Hypothesis
Children's objects are linked to adult material culture.
Note
While this is largely true (54% of objects were miniature versions of adult objects, and 12% were adult versions of objects), many children's items had no adult counterparts (34%).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binary Logisitic Regression | Somewhat Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Object Characteristics | Dependent | Games, Childhood Activities, Transmission Of Skills |