Political organization and political participation: exit, voice, and loyalty in preindustrial societies
Comparative Politics • Vol/Iss. 21 • Published In • Pages: 73-89 •
By Ross, Marc Howard
Hypothesis
Concentration of political power will be positively associated with range of political decision making and the strength of cross-cutting ties in preindustrial societies (80).
Note
Socioeconomic complexity, fraternal interest group strength, societal trust, obedience, authoritarian control, and warmth/affection were not related in the model.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.001 | .41 for concentration of political power; .41 for cross-cutting ties scale | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Of Political Power | Independent | Community Councils, Community Heads, Community Structure |
| Cross-cutting Ties | Independent | NONE |
| Range Of Political Decision Making | Dependent | Community Structure, Community Heads, Community Councils |