Political repression motivates anti-government violence
Royal Society Open Science • Vol/Iss. 10(6) • Royal Society • • Published In • Pages: 221227 •
By Bartusevičius, Henrikas, van Leeuwen, Florian, Petersen, Michael B.
Hypothesis
There is a positive association between political repression and anti-government violence.
Note
"The relationship between perceived repression and intentions to engage in violence was positive in 43 samples (of 64), in 20 of which the coefficients were significant at 5% level."
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hierarchical generalized linear analysis | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Political repression | Independent | Exploitation |
| Anti-government violence | Dependent | Revolution |