Pain, fear, and circumcision in boys' adolescent initiation ceremonies
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 2017 • Sage • • Published In • Pages: 1-29 •
By Schlegel, Alice, Barry III, Herbert
Hypothesis
Higher frequency of warfare will be associated with harsh male initiation ceremonies
Note
No significant association was found between harsh rituals and high frequency of overall or external warfare. The association between harsh rituals and frequency of internal warfare fell short of significance as well (p=.059)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi-square | Not Supported | none: p > 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Warfare Frequency | Independent | Warfare |
| Type of initiation ceremony | Dependent | Body Alterations, Sodalities, Puberty And Initiation |