Toward a Unified Theory of Ancestor Worship: A Cross-Cultural Study
Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 54(2) • Oxford University Press • • Published In • Pages: 427-440 •
By Sheils, Dean
Hypothesis
There will be an association between polygyny and ancestor worship. Societies that have a higher occurrence of polygyny will be more likely to practice ancestor worship than those with a lower occurrence or absence of polygyny.
Note
The hypothesis was supported but the coefficient of contingency reveals the relationship between polygyny and ancestor worship is not strong.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | Supported | p = .05 | C = .39 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestor Worship | Dependent | Cult Of The Dead |
| Marriage Type | Independent | Polygamy |