The incidence of suicide and the fear of the dead in non-literate societies

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology • Vol/Iss. 2 • Published In • Pages: 207-208 •
By Lester, David

Abstract

This study tests for an association between suicide rates and cultural fear of the dead. Tests do not support a significant relationship.

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Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
"The prediction was that a high incidence of suicide would be associated with a low fear of the dead" (207)Not Supported
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: mas  Amelia Piazza