Body pleasure and the origins of violence
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists • Vol/Iss. 31 (29) • Published In • Pages: 10-20 •
By Prescott, James W.
Hypothesis
"Human societies which provide their infants and children with a great deal of physical affection (touching, holding, carrying) would be less physically violent than societies which give very little physical affection to their infants and children" (11-12)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Affection Toward Infants | Independent | Infant Care |
| Physical Violence | Dependent | Family Relationships, Property Offenses, Aftermath Of Combat |