Sorcery, sin and the superego: a cross-cultural study of some mechanisms of social control
Cross-Cultural Approaches: Readings in Comparative Research • HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 147-168 •
By Whiting, John W.M.
Hypothesis
"Those societies which are relatively neglectful of infants should be more afraid of ghosts at funerals than those societies in which children are treated indulgently during their infancy" (156)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fear Of Ghosts At Funerals | Dependent | Cult Of The Dead |
| Infant And Child Indulgence | Independent | Infancy And Childhood |