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
Social drawbacks of the unmarried state will be positively associated with Population Growth Rate (PGR) (62).
Note
Social drawbacks of the unmarried state measured as a composite of 6 variables, including marriage required for male and female citizenship qualification, political office, and esteem.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Not Supported | p = 0.29 | gamma = 0.11 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Population Growth Rate | Dependent | Population |
| Social Drawbacks of the Unmarried State | Independent | Basis Of Marriage |