The antecedents of child training: a cross-cultural test of some hypotheses
Mothers of six cultures: antecedents of child rearing • John Wiley and Sons • New York • Published In • Pages: 164-175, 343-346 •
By Minturn, Leigh, Lambert, William
Hypothesis
"In general, our hypothesis that mothers spend less time caring for their offspring when they have other people to help is confirmed . . ." (171)
Note
Mothers' time spent taking care of babies significantly decreased with help from fathers and children but not from nonparental adults. Mothers' time spent taking care of children significantly increased with help from fathers and significantly decreased with help from nonparental adults.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson’s product-moment correlation | Partially supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance In Childcare By Others | Independent | Infant Care, Child Care |
| Mother's Time Spent Caring For Children/babies | Dependent | Infant Care, Child Care |