Socio-cultural values are risk factors for COVID-19-related mortality

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 56(2-3) • Sage Journals • • Published In • Pages: 150-184 •
By Endress, Ansgar D.

Hypothesis

Socio-cultural values predict mortality from other causes besides COVID-19.

Note

The author seeks to show that the socio-cultural values that predict increased COVID-19 mortality are different than those that predict mortality in general. This analysis ends up showing that a reduction in environmental mortality is associated with post-materialism, endorsement of political participation, gender equality and social tolerance, increased self-direction, and greater freedom of speech. As a result, it is shown that values that are associated with increased COVID-19 mortality are conversely associated with diminished environmental mortality.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Linear ModelSupportedRanges from p<.1 to p<.01UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Mortality DependentMortality
Emphasis on hard work in childrenIndependentTransmission Of Cultural Norms
Tolerance for individuals with AIDSIndependentMorbidity, Ethics
Tolerance for drug addictsIndependentAlcoholism And Drug Addiction
Appreciation for science and technologyIndependentCultural Goals, Philosophy
Preference for Male LeadersIndependentGender Status, Government Institutions
Emphasis on EducationIndependentEducation
Environmental DemonstrationIndependentCultural Goals, Political Movements
NationalismIndependentTribe And Nation
Emphasis on making parents proudIndependentFamily Relationships
Emphasis on child unselfishnessIndependentTransmission Of Cultural Norms
Affiliation with the political rightIndependentPolitical Parties