Some correlates of beliefs in the malevolence and benevolence of supernatural beings: a cross societal study
Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 58 • Published In • Pages: 162-169 •
By Lambert, William W., Triandis, Leigh Minturn, Wolf, Margery
Hypothesis
"If we combine the diffusion of nurturance ratings with the over-all indulgence ratings, the pattern of low diffusion/low indulgence characterizes the societies with aggressive deities" (164)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Deity Benevolent Or Aggressive | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |
| High Diffusion Of Nurturance In Infancy | Independent | Infant Care |
| High Overall Indulgence In Infancy | Independent | Infancy And Childhood |