Cargo cults and relational separation
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In • Pages: 185-230 •
By Knauft, Bruce M.
Hypothesis
"The disruptiveness of cargo cult activity varies directly with relational separation" (214).
Note
Resutls were even more significant when the scales of cargo cult magnitude and relational separation were increased to include three levels (low, medium, and high) rather than two levels (low and high).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher’s exact test | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Cult Magnitude | Dependent | Acculturation And Culture Contact, Congregations |
| Relational Separation | Independent | Acculturation And Culture Contact |