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
"When technology, as measured by subsistence economy is held constant . . . [and we] cross tabulate familial complexity with . . . [permanence of settlement and with stratification] . . . correlations [are] nonsignificant . . . at all levels of technology" (909)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | above .10 | .16 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Familial Complexity | Dependent | Nuclear Family |
| Permanence Of Settlement | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Stratification | Independent | Social Stratification |
| Subsistence (control Variable) | Independent | Production And Supply |