Belief in the evil eye in world perspective
The Evil Eye • Columbia University Press • New York • Published In • Pages: 223-278 •
By Roberts, John M.
Hypothesis
". . . the evil eye belief is associated with the presence of caste stratification . . . and the presence of hereditary slavery" (248-249)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman and Kruskal's coefficient of association | Supported | p<.05 | .43 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Caste Stratification | Independent | Castes |
| Evil Eye Belief | Dependent | Sorcery |
| Hereditary Slavery | Independent | Slavery |