Respect for the elderly in preindustrial societies as related to their activity
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 16 • Published In • Pages: 307-339 •
By McArdle, Joan L., Yeracaris, Constantine
Hypothesis
In societies where there is no belief in a single authoritarian god, there is an association between respect for the elderly and their socially valued activities (320).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.03 | Q = .59 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Belief In Single Authoritarian God | Independent | Spirits And Gods |
| Elderly's Socially Valued Activities | Independent | Status And Treatment Of The Aged |
| Respect For The Elderly | Dependent | Status And Treatment Of The Aged |