Consanguinity as a Major Predictor of Levels of Democracy: A Study of 70 Nations
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology • Vol/Iss. 44(2) • SAGE Publications Inc • • Published In • Pages: 263–280 •
By Woodley, Michael A., Bell, Edward
Hypothesis
Consanguinity is a significant predictor of the level of democracy present when controlled for inequality.
Note
Variables capturing inequality = gini index and index of power resources. The dependent variable in this test (level of democracy) is using the Polity IV Scale.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple regression | Supported | p <.001 | β=-.52 | two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Inequality | Independent | Social Stratification |
| Level of Democracy | Dependent | Form And Rules Of Government |