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- A test for association between the suicide rate and fear of death found no supportLester, David - The fear of death in primitive societies, 1975 - 2 Variables
This study tests for potential correlates of the fear of death in non-literate societies. Significant associations were found between the use of love-oriented techniques for punishment and a fear of death and a high need to achieve and a fear of death.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - "There is a [negative] correlation between intercourse permissiveness for women and the lineality of the society . . ." (3)Zern, David - The relevance of family cohesiveness as a determinant of premarital sexual b..., 1969 - 2 Variables
This study examines the lineal-collateral value orientation, wherein “emphasis is placed on the individual as an integral part of an extended family type of structure which is primary” (3). Analysis suggests this value orientation is associated with restriction of premarital sexual practices and pregnancy.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - ". . . presence of a high lineal sense will be related to large differences between the values of a society [with regard to premarital sex and pregnancy] and their actual behavior . . ." (6)Zern, David - The relevance of family cohesiveness as a determinant of premarital sexual b..., 1969 - 2 Variables
This study examines the lineal-collateral value orientation, wherein “emphasis is placed on the individual as an integral part of an extended family type of structure which is primary” (3). Analysis suggests this value orientation is associated with restriction of premarital sexual practices and pregnancy.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - "The prediction was that a high incidence of suicide would be associated with a low fear of the dead" (207)Lester, David - The incidence of suicide and the fear of the dead in non-literate societies, 1971 - 2 Variables
This study tests for an association between suicide rates and cultural fear of the dead. Tests do not support a significant relationship.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - "The aggressive behaviors of nonliterate societies, as manifested in their suicide and homicide rates… will be inversely associated with love-oriented techniques of discipline" (466).Lester, David - Suicide, homicide, and the effects of socialization, 1967 - 3 Variables
This study tests for an association between displays of aggression and socialization techniques in preindustrial societies. Analysis suggests there is no relationship between discipline techniques and homicidal or suicidal behavior.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - ". . . high lineal societies should be relatively more restrictive when it comes to pregnancy" (6)Zern, David - The relevance of family cohesiveness as a determinant of premarital sexual b..., 1969 - 2 Variables
This study examines the lineal-collateral value orientation, wherein “emphasis is placed on the individual as an integral part of an extended family type of structure which is primary” (3). Analysis suggests this value orientation is associated with restriction of premarital sexual practices and pregnancy.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - The incidence of homicide will be associated with the need for achievement and the need for power (161).Lester, David - National motives and psychogenic death rates, 1968 - 3 Variables
This study investigates possible relationships between the need for achievement and power (as measured in folktales) with rates of suicide and homicide in preindustrial societies. Analysis suggests that homicide is not associated with either the need for achievement or power, but suicide is positively associated with the need for power.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - The incidence of suicide will be associated with the need for achievement (161).Lester, David - National motives and psychogenic death rates, 1968 - 2 Variables
This study investigates possible relationships between the need for achievement and power (as measured in folktales) with rates of suicide and homicide in preindustrial societies. Analysis suggests that homicide is not associated with either the need for achievement or power, but suicide is positively associated with the need for power.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - There will be a "relationship between the incidence or type of suicidal behavior in a society and its disciplinary practices" (734)Lester, David - The relation between discipline experiences and the expression of aggression, 1967 - 2 Variables
This paper investigates the relationship between discipline experiences in preindustrial societies and aggressive behavior at the societal level. No associations are found between discipline experiences and suicide, murder, aggression resulting from alcohol consumption, or aggression expressed in war-making.
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - "Evidence was found for an association between use of love-oriented techniques of punishment and a high fear of death" (229)Lester, David - The fear of death in primitive societies, 1975 - 2 Variables
This study tests for potential correlates of the fear of death in non-literate societies. Significant associations were found between the use of love-oriented techniques for punishment and a fear of death and a high need to achieve and a fear of death.
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