The state and the supernatural: support for prosocial behavior

Structure and Dynamics • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In • Pages: 1-21 •
By Brown, Christian, Eff, E. Anthon

Hypothesis

Cultural transmission, resource scarcity, animal husbandry, community size, and caste stratification will be positively associated with a belief in moralizing gods, while agricultural potential, population size, and external warfare will be negatively associated with a belief in moralizing gods (11).

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
multiple regressionSupportedp<.05UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Agricultural PotentialAssociationAnnual Cycle
Animal HusbandryAssociationDomesticated Animals, Pastoral Activities
Caste StratificationAssociationGovernment Regulation
Community SizeAssociationComposition Of Population
Cultural TransmissionAssociationAcculturation And Culture Contact
External WarfareAssociationWarfare
Moralizing GodsAssociationSpirits And Gods
Population SizeAssociationPopulation
Resource ScarcityAssociationAnnual Cycle, Diet