Country Religiosity Declines as Material Security Increases
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 47(1) • Sage Publications • • Published In • Pages: 42-50 •
By Barber, Nigel
Hypothesis
Equal distribution will tend to be associated with less religiosity.
Note
The assessment of income distribution was done by looking at income and taxation.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) Regression Analysis | Supported | p < 0.005 | .11 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Islam | Control | Religious Beliefs |
| Communism | Control | Form And Rules Of Government |
| Religiosity | Dependent | Religious Beliefs |
| Income Distribution | Independent | Income And Demand, Taxation And Public Income |