A glorious warrior in war: Cross-cultural evidence of honor culture, social rewards for warriors, and intergroup conflict

Group Processes and Intergroup Relations • Vol/Iss. 0(0) • Sage • • Published In • Pages: 1-15 •
By Nawata, Kengo

Hypothesis

Honor culture is positively associated with social rewards for warriors.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Mediation analysisSupportedp = .001B = .30UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
High value placed on males being aggressive, strong, and sexually potentIndependentAggression Training, Gender Roles And Issues, Gender Status
Ideology of male toughnessIndependentGender Roles And Issues, Gender Status, Transmission Of Cultural Norms
Emphasis on courage of boys in late childhoodIndependentGender Roles And Issues, Gender Status, Transmission Of Cultural Norms
Revenge related normsIndependentInformal In-group Justice
Prestige associated with being a soldier or warriorMediatingStatus, Role, And Prestige
Rewards (special gifts, praises, or ceremonies, not including ritual purification, for a man who has killed an enemy in battle or otherwise show skill in war)MediatingStatus, Role, And Prestige, Aftermath Of Combat, War Veterans
Trophies and honors (including captives for sacrifice)MediatingAftermath Of Combat, Prayers And Sacrifices
Prestige of warriorsMediatingStatus, Role, And Prestige