The global ecology of differentiation between us and them
Nature Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 4 • Nature • • Published In • Pages: 1-9 •
By Van de Vliert, Evert
Hypothesis
Location (squared latitude) is significantly related to rates of collectivism and hierarchism among preindustrial societies (2).
Note
Latitude was tested both linearly (not significant) and squared to test for the presence of a bell-shaped curve. Collectivism was a factor score made up of seven ordinal codes regarding ingroup control over members. Hierarchism was a factor score based on 12 original codes regarding leadership centrality and authority.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Supported | collectivism p = 0.05, hierarchism p = 0.002 | collectivism R squared = 0.15, hierarchism R squared = 0.19 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Collectivism | Independent | Cooperative Organization, Cultural Identity And Pride |
| Hierarchism | Independent | Classes, Social Stratification, Status, Role, And Prestige, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Location (latitude) | Dependent | Location |