LEVYNA conducted field research in Mauritius
After eight years, Radek Kundt has passed the role of the director of LEVYNA to Martin Lang.
We thank Radek for his guidance, support, and team spirit, and wish Martin good luck in his new role!
In a new study published in Human Nature, LEVYNA was part of a team lead by A.K. Willard, studying how witchcraft beliefs affect social norms and behaviors. Specifically, researchers investigated whether witchcraft is regarded to be motivated by envy and how this notion influences community interactions. The findings show that, while witchcraft accusations were common, they were mostly directed at persons suspected of acting out of envy.