Birth order in cross-cultural perspective
Developmental Psychology • Vol/Iss. 10(1) • American Psychological Association • Washington, D.C. • Published In • Pages: 48-54 •
By Rosenblatt, Paul C., Skoogberg, Elizabeth L.
Hypothesis
"Firstborn sons are likely to have more authority over siblings . . . than later born sons, are likely to inherit or otherwise gain control of more family land, livestock, or wealth, and are likely to be respected by siblings. . . . Firstborn daughters . . . receive relatively more respect than their same-sex siblings" (51)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign test | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Authority Over Siblings | Association | Family Relationships |
| Firstborn | Association | Status Of Children |
| Inherits Or Gains Control | Association | Inheritance |
| Respected By Siblings | Association | Family Relationships |