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
Aspiration and achievement goals are negatively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (72).
Note
Aspiration and achievement goals are measured as a composite of 6 variables: inclusion of high goals in values of males and females, improvement of family welfare valued by females and males, and improvement in children's welfare valued by females and males. Low sample size (n = 11).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not supported* | p = 0.04 | gamma = 0.49 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Aspiration and Achievement Goals | Independent | Ethos, Status, Role, And Prestige |