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
Linkage of individual action and economic status will be negatively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (70).
Note
Linkage of individual action and economic status is measured as a composite of 9 variables, including the beliefs that further training, harder work, job change, relocation, religious acts, social contacts, political contacts, political action, and saving can influence status.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not Supported | p = 0.38 | gamma = 0.08 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Linkage of Individual Action and Economic Status | Independent | Status, Role, And Prestige |