Uniformity in Dress: A Worldwide Cross-Cultural Comparison
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 34 • Springer Science+Business Media • • Published In • Pages: 359–380 •
By Ember, Carol R., McCarter, Abbe, Ringen, Erik J.
Hypothesis
Higher resource stress will predict higher synchrony of dress.
Note
Higher resource stress is positively related to three of four latent variables: 1). permanent adornment, standardization and rules; 2). non-permanent adornment, standardization; and 3). clothing standardization and non-permanent adornment rules. Resource stress does not predict the fourth latent factor: more rules about clothing.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian modeling | Mostly supported | 90% HPDI | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Threat Of Disasters | Independent | Disasters |
| Chronic Scarcity | Independent | Diet, Gratification And Control Of Hunger |
| Threat of famine | Independent | Gratification And Control Of Hunger, Disasters |
| Standardization of Dress | Dependent | Body Alterations, Normal Garb, Ornament |