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 initial satisfaction of the oral drive the greater the degree to which supernatural nurturance is contingent upon the employment of compulsive ritual" (200)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson’s product-moment correlation | Supported | p<.01 | .86 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsive Ritual | Dependent | Ritual |
| Initial Satisfaction Of Oral Drive | Independent | Infant Feeding, Weaning And Food Training |
| Supernatural Nurturance | Dependent | Spirits And Gods |