Relationships between subsistence and age at weaning in "preindustrial" societies
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 47-87 •
By Sellen, Daniel W., Smay, Diana B.
Hypothesis
The infant/child's age at the cessation of breastfeeding is lower in preindustrial populations with agricultural or pastoral subsistence type than in hunting and gathering socieities (p. 50).
Note
The hypothesis was supported for the earliest reported age of cessation, but not with the average age of cessation.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Partially supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Age At Cessation Of Breastfeeding | Dependent | Weaning And Food Training |
| Subsistence Type | Independent | Food Quest, Annual Cycle, Diet |