The relationship between use of alcohol and thematic content of folktales in primitive societies
The General Inquirer • Vol/Iss. n.a. • M.I.T. Press • Cambridge • Published In • Pages: 569-588 •
By Kalin, Rudolph, Davis, William N., McClelland, David C.
Hypothesis
The thematic tag "domestic-man" will be correlated with drinking, that is,"in heavy drinking societies males in folktales are frequently seen in domestic contexts . . . [they] have a basic feminine identity" (583)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | p<.05 | r= .33 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking | Dependent | Alcoholic Beverages |
| Males In Some Domestic Roles In Folktales | Independent | Literary Texts, Gender Status, Texts |