The relation between discipline experiences and the expression of aggression

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 69 • Published In 1967 • Pages: 734-737 •

By Lester, David

Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between discipline experiences in preindustrial societies and aggressive behavior at the societal level. No associations are found between discipline experiences and suicide, murder, aggression resulting from alcohol consumption, or aggression expressed in war-making.

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Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
There will be a "relationship between the incidence or type of suicidal behavior in a society and its disciplinary practices" (734)	Not Supported
"Aggression resulting from alcohol consumption and aggression as expressed in war-making" will be "related to discipline practices in primitive societies" (735)	Not Supported
Murder in primitive societies will be related to the societal disciplinary practices (735)	Not Supported

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The relation between discipline experiences and the expression of aggression

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 69 • Published In 1967 • Pages: 734-737 • Cite

By Lester, David

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (3)

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 69 • Published In 1967 • Pages: 734-737 •