An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth: a cross-cultural study of feuding
American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 67 • Published In • Pages: 1470-1482 •
By Otterbein, Keith F., Otterbein, Charlotte Swanson
Hypothesis
"It is only in societies with a high level of political integration that there are officials who have the power to intervene [to prevent feuding when the society is threatened by war]" (1478)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.01 | supported | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Feuding | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms |
| Political Integration | Independent | Territorial Organization, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Warfare | Independent | War, Instigation Of War |