A cross-cultural study of correlates of crime

Journal of Abnormal and social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 66 • Published In • Pages: 291-300 •
By Bacon, Margaret K., Child, Irvin L. , Barry III, Herbert

Hypothesis

". . . with an increased Level of Political Integration, Social Stratification, and Elaboration of Social Control there is an increase in the frequency of Theft" (297).

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Pearson’s product-moment correlationSupportedp<.05.36UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Elaboration Of Socila ControlUNKNOWNSocial Control
Level Of Political IntegrationUNKNOWNTerritorial Organization
Social StratificationUNKNOWNSocial Stratification
TheftUNKNOWNProperty Offenses