Local knowledge and practice in disaster relief: A worldwide cross-cultural comparison of coping mechanisms

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction • Vol/Iss. 76 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 1-11 •
By Pierro, Rachele, Ember, Carol R., Pitek, Emily, Skoggard, Ian

Hypothesis

Hunter gatherers have fewer technological coping mechanisms than intensive agriculturalists.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Point-biserial correlationsSupportedp<.05UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Subsistence StrategyIndependentFood Quest
Technological Coping MechanismsDependentDisasters