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
Preference for particular sex of child will be positively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (60).
Note
Measured as a composite of preference for male and preference for female offspring.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not Supported | p = 0.41 | gamma = -0.07 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Preference for Particular Sex of Child | Independent | Norms, Gender Status |