Resource Unpredictability, mistrust, and war: a cross-cultural study
The Journal of Conflict Resolution • Vol/Iss. 36 • Published In • Pages: 242-262 •
By Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin
Hypothesis
Need satisfaction in childhood will be a negative predictor of warfare frequency
Note
Of 13 socialization variables examined, 5 are significant and moderate predictors of more war (rhos from .31 to .37). The strongest is socialization for mistrust
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman’s rank-order correlation | Partially supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Need Satisfaction In Childhood | Independent | Socialization |
| Warfare Frequency | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Instigation Of War, Warfare |