Belief in the evil eye in world perspective
The Evil Eye • Columbia University Press • New York • Published In • Pages: 223-278 •
By Roberts, John M.
Hypothesis
The evil eye belief is associated with milking and dairy production, large domestic animals, leatherworking and weaving, and metalworking (241-242)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman and Kruskal’s coefficient of association | Supported | p<.01 | .58 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Animals | Independent | Domesticated Animals |
| Evil Eye Belief | Dependent | Sorcery |
| Leatherworking, Weaving | Independent | Leather Industry, Woven And Other Interworked Fabrics |
| Metalworking | Independent | Smiths And Their Crafts |
| Milking, Dairy Production | Independent | Dairying |