A cross-cultural study

Society and Drugs • Vol/Iss. 1 • Jossey-Bass • San Francisco • Published In • Pages: 135-186 •
By Blum, Richard H.

Hypothesis

"When class stratification based on wealth and/or occupational status is present, or based on occupation alone, then: [extent of hallucinogen use is not increased; high or excessive use of stimulants occurs rather than moderate or no use; and the culture disapproves of the use of stimulants]" (165)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Chi squareSupportedp<.05UNKNOWNTwo-tailed

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Class StratificationIndependentClasses
Hallucinogen UseDependentRecreational And Non-therapeutic Drugs
Stimulant UseDependentRecreational And Non-therapeutic Drugs

Related Hypotheses

Main AuthorHypothesis
Blum, Richard H."When pressure toward developing obedient behavior in the child is high, then [alcohol use occurs; hallucinogens are used by adults rather than by all ages; stimulant use is moderate; male use of stimulants predominates; and stimulants are used by adults rather than by all ages]" (160-161)
Blum, Richard H."When cereals are produced other than root foods, then: [high or excessive use of alcohol occurs; hallucinogens are limited or scarce rather than plentiful; and high or excessive use of stimulants occurs rather than moderate or no use]" (164)
Blum, Richard H."When games are limited to games of skill only, then [no use of alcohol occurs; stimulants are plentiful; stimulants are used by both sexes; and stimulants are used by all ages rather than by adults only]" (166-167)
Blum, Richard H."When the community is commonly exogamous rather than nonexogamous, then: [moderate or no use of alcohol occurs; stimulants are limited or scarce; and male use of stimulants occurs rather than use by both sexes]" (162-163)
Blum, Richard H."When bellicosity is extreme, then [male use of alcohol predominates; and the culture approves of the use of hallucinogens]" (167)