Love magic and socialization anxiety: a cross-cultural study

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 64 • Published In • Pages: 1028-1031 •
By Shirley, Robert W., Romney, A. Kimball

Abstract

This study looks at the relationship between the presence of love magic in a society and sexual anxiety. Results show support for the hypothesis that love magic is positively correlated with sexual anxiety.

Samples

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Ethnographic Reports

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
"Love magic is most elaborated in societies with high sexual anxiety" (1028)Supported
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