The fear of the dead in nonliterate societies
Journal of Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 77 • Published In • Pages: 583-284 •
By Lester, David
Hypothesis
"[There is a correlation between] the degree to which nonliterate societies fear the dead as causes of illness and the needs for achievement and affiliation as evidenced in the folk tales of the societies" (283)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mann-Whitney U-Test | Not Supported | above .10 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fear Of The Dead | Independent | Life And Death |
| Need For Achievement (folktale Themes) | Dependent | Status, Role, And Prestige |
| Need For Affiliation (folktale Themes) | Dependent | Status, Role, And Prestige |