A cross-cultural study of some supernatural beliefs
Cross-Cultural Approaches • HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 196-206 •
By Spiro, Melford E., D'Andrade, Roy G.
Hypothesis
"The greater the socialization anxiety of dependence, the greater the degree to which supernatural nurturance is contingent upon propitiatory ritual" (200)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson’s product-moment correlation | Supported | p<.01 | .87 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Propitiatory Ritual | Dependent | Prayers And Sacrifices |
| Socialization Anxiety Of Dependence | Independent | Independence Training |
| Supernatural Nurturance Contingent On Ritual | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |