Allomaternal nursing in humans
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 55(2) • University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 200-229 •
By Hewlett, Barry S., Winn, Steve
Hypothesis
Cross-culturally, providers of allomaternal nursing will tend to be close kin (9).
Note
Close-kin, particularly grandmothers, were the most common sources of allomaternal nursing. Non-kin nursing was observed more often in stratified cultures. Note: no formal statistical test.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Allomaternal Nursing | Dependent | Infant Feeding |
| Close Kin | Independent | Family |