Death symbolism in matrilineal societies: a replication study
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 29 • Published In • Pages: 158-177 •
By Matlock, James G.
Hypothesis
Unilineal societies will be positively associated with prominent beliefs in ancestral spirits and reincarnation (170)
Note
Relationship of belief in ancestral spirits to descent groups - unilineal and bilateral societies contrasted, p=0.028. Relationship of belief in reincarnation to descent group - unilineal and bilateral societies contrasted, p=0.045.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher’s exact test | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Beliefs In Ancestral Spirits And Reincarnation | Dependent | Military Engineering, Eschatology |
| Unilineal Societies | Independent | Rules Of Descent |