Population growth, society, and culture: an inventory of cross-culturally tested causal hypotheses
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 126 •
By Sipes, Richard G.
Hypothesis
Favorable attitude of young toward the old will be positively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (58).
Note
Favorable attitude of young toward the old is measured as a composite of 5 different variables, including seeking advice from, respect for, deference to wishes of, importance of comfort of, and assistance to the old when not required.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported* | p = 0.01 | gamma = 0.86 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Favorable Attitude of Young Towards the Old | Independent | Age Stratification, Status And Treatment Of The Aged |