A data-driven analysis of sociocultural, ecological, and economic correlates of depression across nations

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology • Vol/Iss. 52 (8-9) • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 822-843 •
By Li, Zeyang, Wei, Anna, Palanivel, Vishanth, Jackson, Joshua C.

Hypothesis

The length of the shortest day will be negatively associated with depression prevalence.

Note

Hypothesis was first tested using a zero-order association test and was found significant (p<.001, standardized beta= -.43); this was not supported in multiple regression.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Multiple regressionNot supportedp>.05UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
DepressionDependentDrives And Emotions, Personality Disorders
Length of shortest dayIndependentLocation