A new cross-cultural study of drunkenness
Society, Culture and Drinking Patterns • New York • Published In • Pages: 48-74 •
By Field, Peter B.
Hypothesis
". . . Tribes with very primitive hunting and gathering economies tend to have more drunkenness than tribes with more advanced herding and agricultural economies" (52)
Note
Confirms Horton's finding
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachoric correlation | Supported | p<.05 | UNKNOWN | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Of Drunkenness | Dependent | Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholism And Drug Addiction |
| Subsistence Type | Independent | Tillage, Diet |