Resource stress predicts changes in religious belief and increases in sharing behavior
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 2020(31) • Springer • • Published In • Pages: 249-271 •
By Skoggard, Ian, Ember, Carol R., Pitek, Emily, Jackson, Joshua Conrad , Carolus, Christina
Hypothesis
Resource stress will be directly positively associated with beyond-household sharing, controlling on high god beliefs involving weather.
Note
Tested 8 models regarding food sharing or labor sharing. Controlling on belief in high gods' involvement with weather. With no control, resource stress is significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple regression | Partially Supported (3 of 8 models) | p-value range: 0.006<p<0.26 | b range: 0.19<b<0.29 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Stress | Independent | Disasters |
| Beyond-Household Sharing | Dependent | Gift Giving, Labor And Leisure, Mutual Aid |