Adolescence: an anthropological inquiry
The Free Press • New York • Published In • Pages: 262 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
Inculcation of competitiveness will be associated with certain societal traits (162).
Note
Inculcation of competitiveness was predicted by competitiveness within peer group in girls (r = 0.87), and by size of peer group (r = 0.29), competitiveness within peer group (r = 0.84), and nuclear family household (r = 0.20) in boys.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson's chi-square | Partially supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Family | Independent | Nuclear Family |
| Size of Peer Group | Independent | Social Relationships And Groups |
| Inculcation of Competitiveness | Dependent | Techniques Of Socialization |
| Competitiveness Within Peer Group | Independent | Social Relationships And Groups, Adolescent Activities |