The relationship between use of alcohol and thematic content of folktales in primitive societies
The General Inquirer • Vol/Iss. n.a. • M.I.T. Press • Cambridge • Published In • Pages: 569-588 •
By Kalin, Rudolph, Davis, William N., McClelland, David C.
Hypothesis
The thematic tag "fear" will be correlated with drinking, that is,"the more direct references to fear appear in the folktales of a society, the less likely its members are to engage in heavy drinking" (581)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | p<.01 | r= -.42 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Direct References To Fear In Folktales | Independent | Literary Texts, Texts |
| Drinking | Dependent | Alcoholic Beverages |