Family structure and the status of the elderly: a preliminary empirical study
Journal of Comparative Family Studies • Vol/Iss. 10 • Published In • Pages: 429-443 •
By Lee, Gary R., Kezis, Mindy
Hypothesis
The status of the elderly will be positively associated with unilocal residence, with a patrilocal system predicting high elderly male status and a matrilocal system predicting high elderly female status (432).
Note
The hypothesis is supported for men, but not for women.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma, Eta-squared | Partially supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Independent | Residence |
| Status Of The Elderly | Dependent | Status And Treatment Of The Aged |