Impact of societal culture on COVID-19 morbidity and mortality across countries
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology • Vol/Iss. 52 (7) • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 643-662 •
By Kumar, Rajiv
Hypothesis
The cultural dimensions of a country will significantly impact the morbidity rates from COVID-19.
Note
The cultural dimensions tested were uncertainty avoidance, future orientation, institutional collectivism, performance orientation, assertiveness, power distance, and in-group collectivism.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple regression | Supported | p< .05 | Adjusted r^2= .27 (27%) | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Morbidity | Dependent | Morbidity |
| Cultural dimensions | Independent | Cultural Goals, Ethnosociology, Ethos, Independence Training, Preventive Medicine, Social Control, Social Relationships And Groups |