Diversity and homogeneity in world societies
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 190 •
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora
Hypothesis
Family type will vary according to world region (57).
Note
Overall and in most world regions, independent (nuclear) family is the accepted type in about about half of sample societies. Exceptions to this proportion are North America, where independent families account for only 42% of all societies, and East Eurasia (40%).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Type | Dependent | Nuclear Family, Extended Families |
| World Region | Independent | Identification, Location |