Patterns of charaterization in folktales across geographical regions and levels of cultural complexity: literature as a neglected source of quantitative data
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 14 • Published In • Pages: 365-382 •
By Gottschall, Jonathan, Berkey, Rachel, Cawson, Mitchell, Drown, Carly, Fleischner, Matthew, Glotzbecker, Melissa, Kernan, Kimberly, Magnan, Tyler, Muse, Kate, Ogburn, Celeste, Patterson, Stephen, Skeels, Christopher, St. Joseph, Stephanie, Weeks, Shawna, Welsh, Alison, Welch, Erin
Hypothesis
Male protagonists are likely to be more active, courageous, and physically heroic than female protagonists (372).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Scores | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Independent | Gender Roles And Issues |
| Personality Descriptors (active, Courageous, And Heroic) | Dependent | Personality Traits |