Sunlight and culture
Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization • Vol/Iss. Issue 188 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 757-782 •
By Fredriksson, Per G. , Mohanty, Aatishya
Hypothesis
Greater UV-R exposure will be negatively correlated with individualism in pre-industrial societies.
Note
Authors cite Murdock and White (1969) for individualistic characteristics, however, data is from Barry et. al. (1976). The authors averaged competitiveness, non-obedience, self-reliance, and achievement scores to index individualism.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least square regression | Supported | p< .01 | b= -1.056 to -1.460 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Individualism | Dependent | Social Personality, Ethics, Socialization |
| UV-R exposure | Independent | Climate |