Environmental constraints on infant care practices

Whiting, John W.M.

Environmental constraints on infant care practices

Handbook of Cross-Cultural Human Development • Garland STPM Press • New York & London • Published In 1981 • Pages: 155-179 •

By Whiting, John W.M.

Abstract

This chapter examines infant carrying practices across cultures. The author suggests that infant carrying practices are affected by both climate and history. Findings indicate regional patterns in infant carrying practices and in the borrowing of infant carrying practices within regions. Results support the hypothesis.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Other	Other Researchers	From Ayres and Whiting (1970) and Barry and Paxson (1971)

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
In colder climates, infants will more likely be carried in cradles. In warmer climates, infants will more likely be carried in slings (164).	Supported
Borrowing in infant carrying practices will be seen within cool and cold climates and within warm and hot climates, but not between these regions (164).	Supported

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Environmental constraints on infant care practices

Handbook of Cross-Cultural Human Development • Garland STPM Press • New York & London • Published In 1981 • Pages: 155-179 • Cite

By Whiting, John W.M.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Handbook of Cross-Cultural Human Development • Garland STPM Press • New York & London • Published In 1981 • Pages: 155-179 •