Population density in cross-cultural perspective

American Ethnologist • Vol/Iss. 6 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 742-749 •

By Levinson, David

Abstract

This article investigates how population density affects social behavior, particularly whether it is a cause of stress in humans that manifests in pathological behavior or mistreatment of children. Analysis indicates that population density is not a cause of these behaviors, and with some variables (such as with divorce and sexual anxiety), there is a negative association with population density.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Ethnographic Atlas (EA)

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
High population density will be positively associated with pathological behavior in humans (i.e. homicide, suicide, drunken brawling, male insobriety, witchcraft attribution, and divorce) (743).	Not Supported
High population density will be positively associated with harsh treatment of infants and children by parents or caretakers (743).	Not Supported

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Population density in cross-cultural perspective

American Ethnologist • Vol/Iss. 6 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 742-749 • Cite

By Levinson, David

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

American Ethnologist • Vol/Iss. 6 • Published In 1979 • Pages: 742-749 •