Warfare regulation: a cross-cultural test of hypotheses among tribal peoples

Behavior Science Research Vol/Iss. 9 Published In Pages: 151-172
By Tefft, Stanton K., Reinhardt, Douglas

Hypothesis

"The more frequently political communities or political alliances fight for politico-economic objectives (subjugation, tribute, land, plunder), the less likely they will negotiate peace (use mediation, arbitration, direct negotiation)" (157)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Yule’s QSupportedp<.01.66UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Negotiated SettlementDependentPeacemaking
War ObjectivesIndependentInstigation Of War