Fear of disasters as an engine of history: resource crises, warfare, and interpresonal aggression

Published In 1988 • Pages: 1-27 •

By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R.

Abstract

This study examines some of the environmental and psychological predictors of warfare frequency and interpersonal aggression. Results suggest that socialization for aggression in boys is the most significant predictor of warfare. However, authors suggest that socialization for aggression may be a consequence, rather than a cause, of war.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Researchers Own

Hypotheses (6)
Hypothesis	Supported
Social complexity will be positively associated with frequency of warfare (8).	Partially supported
Warfare frequency will be positively associated with resource problems (9).	Partially supported
Punitive/nonrewarding socialization practices will be positively associated with warfare frequency (12).	Not Supported
Sexual frustration will be positively associated with warfare frequency (13).	Not Supported
Socialization for aggression in boys will be positively associated with warfare frequency (14).	Supported
Interpersonal aggression will be positively associated with warfare frequency (16).	Not Supported

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Fear of disasters as an engine of history: resource crises, warfare, and interpresonal aggression

Published In 1988 • Pages: 1-27 • Cite

By Ember, Melvin, Ember, Carol R.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (6)

Published In 1988 • Pages: 1-27 •