Factors affecting human fertility in nonindustrial societies: a cross-cultural study
Yale University Publications in Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 66 • Yale University • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 227 •
By Nag, Moni
Hypothesis
"There is a negative association between the period of postpartum abstinence and fertility level. . . . Societies with long periods of postpartum abstinence have generally low fertility and vice versa" (79)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Scores | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility Level | Dependent | Conception |
| Postpartum Abstinence | Independent | General Sex Restrictions, Infant Feeding |