Population growth, society, and culture: an inventory of cross-culturally tested causal hypotheses
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 126 •
By Sipes, Richard G.
Hypothesis
Conditions requiring abstinence and periods of abstinence are negatively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (66).
Note
Conditions requiring abstinence and periods of abstinence are measured as a composite of 8 variables, including duration of postpartum abstinence, requirements of abstinence for warfare, economic reasons, mourning, religious occasions, widowhood, and illness, and increased susceptibility to supernatural dangers requiring abstinence.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not Supported | p = 0.12 | Gamma = -0.27 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Conditions Requiring Abstinence and Periods of Abstinence | Independent | General Sex Restrictions |