Toward a Unified Theory of Ancestor Worship: A Cross-Cultural Study
Social Forces • Vol/Iss. 54(2) • Oxford University Press • • Published In • Pages: 427-440 •
By Sheils, Dean
Hypothesis
There will be an association between conjugal formation and ancestor worship. Societies with more complex conjugal formation will be more likely to practice ancestor worship.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supported | Supported | p = .05 | C = .48 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestor Worship | Dependent | Cult Of The Dead |
| Conjugal Formation | Independent | Household, Lineages |