Some correlates of beliefs in the malevolence and benevolence of supernatural beings: a cross societal study
Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 58 • Published In • Pages: 162-169 •
By Lambert, William W., Triandis, Leigh Minturn, Wolf, Margery
Hypothesis
"Societies with predominantly aggressive deities and with high pain in the treatment of infants have capricious gods; societies with . . . benevolent deities and with low pain in infant treatment lack capricious gods" (167)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of raw scores | Supported | p<.005 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Deity Benevolent Or Aggressive | UNKNOWN | Spirits And Gods |
| Pain In Treatment Of Infants | UNKNOWN | Infant Care |