Grief and mourning in cross-cultural perspective
HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 231 •
By Rosenblatt, Paul C., Walsh, R. Patricia, Jackson, Douglas A.
Hypothesis
"Where levirate or sororate marriage is present, tie-breaking customs . . . which eliminate reminders of a deceased spouse during the bereavement period . . . are more likely to be present than where levirate of sororate remarriage is absent" (71, 68)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson’s product-moment correlation | Supported | p<.01 | supported | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Or Village Abandoned | Dependent | Social Readjustments To Death |
| Disposal Of Personal Objects | Dependent | Social Readjustments To Death |
| Dwelling Or Room Abandoned | Dependent | Social Readjustments To Death |
| Levirate Or Sororate Present | Independent | Secondary Marriages |
| Name Taboo (deceased) | Dependent | Social Readjustments To Death |
| Useful Property Destroyed | Dependent | Social Readjustments To Death |