On the origins of cultural differences in conformity: Four tests of the pathogen prevalence hypothesis

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin Vol/Iss. 37(3) Sage Publications Published In Pages: 318-329
By Murray, Damian R., Trudeau, Russell, Schaller, Mark

Hypothesis

Pathogen prevalence will be positively associated with percentage of society which prioritizes obedience (321).

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Pearson's rSupportedp < 0.001r = 0.48UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Emphasis On Obedience In Early ChildhoodDependentSocialization
Pathogen PrevalenceIndependentMorbidity