Effects of infant-carrying practices on rhythm in music
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 1 • Published In • Pages: 387-404 •
By Ayres, Barbara
Hypothesis
"The percentage of a society's songs in regular rhythm will be positively related to the frequency with which infants are carried by their mothers or mother surrogates" (395).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.001 | gamma = .72 | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Percent Of Music In Regular Rhythm | Association | Music |
| Type Of Infant-carrying Practice | Association | Infant Care |