Societal complexity and familial complexity: evidence for the curvilinear hypothesis
American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 77 • Published In • Pages: 898-920 •
By Blumberg, Rae Lesser, Winch, Robert F.
Hypothesis
"We find a curvilinear relationship . . . between familial complexity and each of the four aspects of . . . societal complexity . . . mean size of local community, permanence of settlement, stratification, and . . . levels of jurisdictional hierarchy" (907, 908, 909)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p<.001 | .30 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Familial Complexity | Dependent | Nuclear Family |
| Jurisdictional Hierarchy | Independent | Judicial Authority |
| Mean Size Of Local Community | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Permanence Of Settlement | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Stratification | Independent | Social Stratification |