Some social and psychological factors related to suicide in primitive societies: a cross-cultural comparative study
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 195-211 •
By Smith, David Horton, Hackathorn, Linda
Hypothesis
Suicide will be associated with major economic activity, rules concerning the expression of emotions, and the importance of pride and shame (197-199, 208).
Note
Religion, kinship, and political integration were also considered.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Importance Of Pride And Shame | Independent | Drives And Emotions |
| Major Economic Activity | Independent | Food Quest, Annual Cycle, Diet |
| Rules About Expressing Emotion | Independent | Drives And Emotions |
| Suicide | Dependent | Suicide |