Department
Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The present study inquired into the question of influence of birthdays on mortality in rural Western Kansas. It was hypothesized that dying would be postponed until after a birthday, resulting in significantly increased frequency of deaths after this date and a significant decrease before. Data were collected from obituaries of a local newspaper in issues between January 1, 1980 thru December 31, 1984. A one tailed 1 x 2 Chi Square analysis was performed. The results failed to support the hypothesis in full. Only males, 54 and younger showed a significant dip in the frequency of death before the birthdate and a significant increase after the birthdate.
Advisor
Cathy Hall
Date of Award
Spring 1985
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Sparks, Cody G., "The Relationship Between Date of Birth and Date of Death in Rural Western Kansas" (1985). Master's Theses. 1967.
DOI: 10.58809/SMBZ1181
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1967
Rights
© 1985 Cody G. Sparks
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