Hypotheses
- Within North America, societies with a higher dependence on hunting and fishing are more likely to have a guardian spirit complex (368).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Dependencies on hunting and fishing is curvilinearly related to the guardian spirit complex (369).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Virilocal residence will be associated with the guardian spirit complex (369).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Societies with a polity that allows for both common and special interests will be positively associated with the guardian spirit complex (371).Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Societies with shared linguistic heritage are positively associated with the guardian spirit complex (371)Swanson, Guy E. - The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies, 1973 - 2 Variables
The complex set of beliefs and practices in which the cult of the guardian spirit consisted is examined.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Number of sovereign groups will be positively associated with monotheism (867-8).Swanson, Guy E. - Monotheism, materialism, and collective purpose: an analysis of underhill's ..., 1975 - 2 Variables
This article contests Underhill’s (1975) claim that monotheism is associated more strongly with subsistence than political organization in preindustrial societies. The author asserts that when political organization is held constant, there is no relationship between subsistence strategy and monotheism. Number of sovereign groups is found to be a good predictor of monotheism.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - A society's reliance on hunting and fishing will be positively associated with the presence of active trance (269).Swanson, Guy E. - Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence, 1978 - 2 Variables
This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - Controlling for sustenance from hunting and fishing, the number of jurisdictional levels will be related to trance (270).Swanson, Guy E. - Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence, 1978 - 3 Variables
This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - The presence of a mode of decision-making that embodies a reflective stance will be negatively related to the presence of active trance (270).Swanson, Guy E. - Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence, 1978 - 2 Variables
This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - The number of jurisdictional levels and the type of decision-making will be associated with possession trance (273).Swanson, Guy E. - Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence, 1978 - 3 Variables
This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.
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