Witchcraft beliefs and the erosion of social capital: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa and Beyond
Journal of Development Economics • Vol/Iss. 120 • Elsevier • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 182-208 •
By Gershman, Boris
Hypothesis
Regional witchcraft beliefs will be significantly associated with trust in various other types of people/authorities
Note
Of the 10 types of people/authorities, six were significantly correlated with regional witchcraft beliefs and all of the relationships were negative. These people/authorities are relatives, neighbors, others, police, courts, and local councils.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS | Support for 6 of 10 variables - see note for direction | p<0.1 | Multiple r values | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | Dependent variable | Drives And Emotions |
| Witchcraft Belief | Independent variable | Sorcery |