Societal complexity and familial complexity: evidence for the curvilinear hypothesis
American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 77 • Published In • Pages: 898-920 •
By Blumberg, Rae Lesser, Winch, Robert F.
Hypothesis
"When technology, as measured by subsistence economy is held constant . . . [and we] cross tabulate familial complexity with . . . size of community . . . [and with] political complexity, gammas are significantly positive for low levels of technology and nonsignificant for higher levels" (909)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p<.01 | .56 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Familial Complexity | Dependent | Nuclear Family |
| Political Complexity | Independent | Territorial Organization |
| Size Of Community | Independent | Community Structure |
| Subsistence (control Variable) | Independent | Production And Supply |