Human lactation, pair-bonds, and alloparents: a cross-cultural analysis
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 19 • Published In • Pages: 87-102 •
By Quinlan, Robert J., Quinlan, Marsha B.
Hypothesis
Pair-bonds are more supportive of lactation than are other kin relations (88).
Note
Conjugal stability (measured by divorce rates) was found to associated with weaning. Availablity of alloparental care was associated with significantly earlier weaning.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Age At Weaning | Dependent | Infant Feeding, Weaning And Food Training |
| Alloparental Care | Independent | Child Care |
| Divorce Common/uncommon | Independent | Termination Of Marriage |
| Forager/non-forager | Combined | Annual Cycle, Diet |
| Pacification | Combined | History |
| Peer Care In Early Childhood | Combined | Child Care |