Evaluating claims for universals: A method analysis approach

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Method analysis, an approach to the evaluation of claims that a given proposition constitutes a human universal is presented. Method analysis is conducted on reports concerning two propositions: (a) low self-esteem is associated with substance abuse, and (b) perceptions of parental acceptance or rejection are associated with psychological adjustment.

Evaluation, Substance abuse, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Parental deprivation

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Mother tongue maintenance among North American ethnic groups

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Factors that allow immigrants to maintain their native language across generations are examined for immigrant groups in North America. Topics include the importance of religious practice, maintaining marriages within the immigrant group, employment choices for immigrants, and ties maintained with homeland.

North America, Statistical Data Included, Children, Immigrants, Language and languages, Language acquisition

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Computer enumeration of significant implicational universals of kinship terminology

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The article argues computer generation of linguistic universals is a valid research technique. Topics include the use of permutation tests to establish significant patterns, and linguistic patterns in naming kinship relations.

Language, Universal, Universal language

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