A cross-cultural study of some supernatural beliefs
Cross-Cultural Approaches • HRAF Press • New Haven • Published In • Pages: 196-206 •
By Spiro, Melford E., D'Andrade, Roy G.
Hypothesis
"The greater the degree to which supernatural punishment is noncontingent: . . . 1) the lower satisfaction of behavior systems . . . 2) the earlier the age of socialization . . . and 3) the greater the inconsistency in socialization" (201)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson’s product-moment correlation | Not Supported | above .10 | .39 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Age Of Socialization | Independent | Socialization |
| Inconsistency In Socialization | Independent | Techniques Of Socialization |
| Initial Satisfaction Of All Behavior Systems | Independent | Socialization |
| Supernatural Punishment Noncontingent | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |