Hypotheses
- Controlling for sustenance from hunting and fishing, the number of jurisdictional levels will be related to trance (270).Swanson, Guy E. - Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence, 1978 - 3 Variables
This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - The presence of a mode of decision-making that embodies a reflective stance will be negatively related to the presence of active trance (270).Swanson, Guy E. - Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence, 1978 - 2 Variables
This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - The number of jurisdictional levels and the type of decision-making will be associated with possession trance (273).Swanson, Guy E. - Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence, 1978 - 3 Variables
This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Dependencies on hunting and fishing is curvilinearly related to the guardian spirit complex (369).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Within North America, societies with a higher dependence on hunting and fishing are more likely to have a guardian spirit complex (368).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Possession-belief-only will be associated with hunting, gathering, and fishing for 46% or more of subsistence; possession-trance belief will be associated with agriculture and/or animal husbandry (43).Bourguignon, Erika - Possession, 1976 - 6 Variables
This book investigates possession and possession-trance. While the author focuses on a case study of Haiti, there are also a handful of cross cultural tests performed. Results suggest that societal complexity is associated with belief in possession-trance, rather than possession alone.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Virilocal residence will be associated with the guardian spirit complex (369).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Societies with shared linguistic heritage are positively associated with the guardian spirit complex (371)Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Societies with a polity that allows for both common and special interests will be positively associated with the guardian spirit complex (371).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Societies with slavery and/or stratification will be more likely to have possession trance (50).Greenbaum, Lenora - Societal correlates of possession trance in sub-saharan africa, 1973 - 3 Variables
This study examines correlates of possession trance among cultures in sub-Saharan Africa. Several variables were tested (including community organization, marriage form, family form, and settlement pattern) but only a few were related to possession trance. Results indicate that the presence of slavery, stratification, and role and structure differentiation are significantly associated with possession trance.
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