Male security and art style in traditional societies

The Journal of Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 114 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 35-42 •

By Gray, J. Patrick

Abstract

This paper suggests that Fischer's (1961) "male security" variable is not adequate. Cross-cultural analyses suggest that male security in the realm of father-son interaction may be more important than male security in the realm of heterosexual interaction in explaining the line shape preference of a society.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Other	Other Researchers	30 societies coded by Barry (1957) for art characteristics.

Hypotheses (6)
Hypothesis	Supported
Sexual anxiety is associated with straight line dominant art (38)	Not Supported
Menstrual taboos are associated with straight line dominant art (38)	Not Supported
Physical injury motifs are associated with high levels of male sexual anxiety (39).	Not Supported
High levels of father-son conflict motifs in folktales will be positively associated with straight line dominant art (39).	Not Supported
Close father-infant degree of contact is associated with curve line dominant art (39).	Not Supported
Paternal discipline will be associated with curved line dominant art style (40).	Not Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Jessie Cohen Tahlisa Brougham

Male security and art style in traditional societies

The Journal of Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 114 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 35-42 • Cite

By Gray, J. Patrick

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (6)

The Journal of Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 114 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 35-42 •