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[Popular wisdom: its existence in the university environment]
Maria Alves Barbosa1, Marcia Borges de Melo, Raul Soares Silveira Júnior
1Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás. malves@ih.com.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|July 29, 2005
Summary
Despite scientific advancements, myths and superstitions persist, particularly in health education. This study reveals a complex interplay between popular beliefs and scientific knowledge within a university community.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Sociology of Science
Context:
- Myths and superstitions persist despite scientific and technological progress.
- These beliefs often emerge when addressing complex issues beyond current human understanding.
- The study focuses on a university community within the Health Sciences area.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of superstitions and myths in a university setting.
- To investigate the origins, influences, adoption, and credibility of these beliefs.
- To correlate the presence of superstitions with individuals' knowledge levels.
Summary:
- A descriptive-analytical study was conducted at the Federal University of Goiás's Health Sciences Teaching Units.
- Content analysis identified two key categories: Personal Attitudes towards Superstitions and Influences and Destruction of Superstitions.
- Findings indicate a conflict between popular and scientific knowledge, resulting in exclusion, veiled continuation, or integration of popular wisdom.
Impact:
- Highlights the ongoing tension between traditional beliefs and scientific understanding in higher education.
- Provides insights into how popular wisdom is maintained, rejected, or integrated within academic environments.
- Informs strategies for science communication and education in health sciences to address prevalent myths and superstitions.
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