Hypotheses
- Gossip will be more important in societies with more institutionalization (298, 303).Demerath, Loren - The importance of gossip across societies: correlations with institutionaliz..., 2015 - 2 Variables
This article investigates the theory that gossip, as a method of obtaining information and creating a meaningful social environment, increases in importance with society complexity. Forms of gossip in highly "modernized" societies, which are rare in the cross-cultural sample, are discussed. In addition, the authors explore associations between gender autonomy and the importance of gossip.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Gossip will be more important in societies with higher levels of stratification (298, 303).Demerath, Loren - The importance of gossip across societies: correlations with institutionaliz..., 2015 - 2 Variables
This article investigates the theory that gossip, as a method of obtaining information and creating a meaningful social environment, increases in importance with society complexity. Forms of gossip in highly "modernized" societies, which are rare in the cross-cultural sample, are discussed. In addition, the authors explore associations between gender autonomy and the importance of gossip.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Gossip will be more important in societies with higher levels of community loyalty (303).Demerath, Loren - The importance of gossip across societies: correlations with institutionaliz..., 2015 - 2 Variables
This article investigates the theory that gossip, as a method of obtaining information and creating a meaningful social environment, increases in importance with society complexity. Forms of gossip in highly "modernized" societies, which are rare in the cross-cultural sample, are discussed. In addition, the authors explore associations between gender autonomy and the importance of gossip.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author