Applying Heider's theory of cognitive balance to Claude Levi-Strauss

Heider's theory of cognitive balance is applied to Levi-Strauss' discussion of the sentiment relations existing among four kin roles.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)		from Ryder and Blackman
Ethnographic Atlas (EA)

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Matrilineality will be positively associated with the presence of the patterns discussed by Levi-Strauss (295)	Not Supported
The higher the value of marriage transactions exchanged for a wifethe less likely the presence of patterns discussed by Levi-Strauss (295-296)	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Jessie Cohen