The search for a guardian spirit: a process of empowerment in simpler societies
Ethnology • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 359-378 •
By Swanson, Guy E.
Hypothesis
Within North America, societies with a higher dependence on hunting and fishing are more likely to have a guardian spirit complex (368).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | p<.05 | 0.32 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Complex | Dependent | Spirits And Gods, Revelation And Divination |
| Hunting And Fishing Subsistence | Independent | Hunting And Trapping, Fishing |