The role of the father: an anthropological perspective
The Role of the Father in Child Development • John Wiley & Sons • New York, NY • Published In • Pages: 155-185 •
By Katz, Mary Maxwell, Konner, Melvin J.
Hypothesis
Variation in paternal care within a species will be correlated with variation in socioecological conditions (157).
Note
Several tests were run separately and authors found that "father-infant proximity is greatest where either gathering or 'horticulture' is the primary mode of subsistence and where combinations of polygyny, patrilocal residence, the extended family, or patridominant division of labor are absent" (172).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Division Of Labor | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Family Organization | Independent | Extended Families, Polygamy |
| Father-infant Proximity | Dependent | Infant Care |
| Subsistence Type | Independent | Annual Cycle, Diet, Food Quest |