Shamans and other "magico-religious" healers: a cross-cultural study of their origins, nature, and social transformations
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 18 • Published In • Pages: 308-352 •
By Winkelman, Michael James
Hypothesis
The presence of shamans will be positively associated with nomadic residency patterns and negatively associated with political integration beyond the local community (319).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.02 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Nomadic Residence Pattern | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Political Integration | Independent | Territorial Hierarchy |
| Shamans | Dependent | Shamans And Psychotherapists |