Primitive militarism
Journal of Peace Research • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 55-62 •
By Eckhardt, William
Hypothesis
Sadism (killing, torturing or mutilating the enemy), the fourth primitive militarism variable, was most strongly related to sexual repression, narcissism, and technological development (58-60).
Note
Each dependent "variable" (e.g. sexual repression) was measured by many separate measures.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Narcissism | Independent | Personality Traits |
| Sadism (killing, Torturing Or Mutilating The Enemy) | Dependent | Instigation Of War |
| Sexual Repression | Independent | Avoidance And Taboo |
| Technological Development | Independent | Sociocultural Trends |