The social contexts of apology in dispute settlement: a cross-cultural study
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 25 • Published In • Pages: 283-294 •
By Hickson, Letitia
Hypothesis
"Apology is an important dispute management mechanism in societies…in which hierarchical relationships and a hierarchical ethos take precedence over egalitarian relationships" (285).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Of Apology | Dependent | Informal In-group Justice, Ethnopsychology |
| Presence/absence Of Large, Paramount Chiefdoms | Independent | Territorial Hierarchy |