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[The attitude and behavior toward superstitions and proverbs].

Y Okamoto1

  • 1Hakuoh University, Tochigi.

Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Experiencing misfortune increases visits to fortunetellers, but not superstition or proverb use. Parent attitudes toward superstitions strongly influence their children

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Investigates the influence of personal misfortune on belief in superstitions and proverbs.
  • Examines the intergenerational transmission of attitudes and behaviors toward superstitions and proverbs.

Purpose:

  • To test the hypotheses that misfortune correlates with superstition use and that parental attitudes/behaviors influence their children's.
  • To analyze the relationship between personal experiences of calamity and engagement with superstitions, proverbs, fortunetelling, and exorcism.

Summary:

  • A study of 103 students and their parents found that individuals experiencing more misfortune were more likely to visit fortunetellers but not necessarily to practice superstitions or proverbs.
  • A significant parent-child correlation was observed in attitudes and practices related to superstitions, particularly within family life.
  • No significant parent-child relationship was found regarding attitudes and behaviors towards proverbs.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into the psychological and social factors influencing belief in superstitions and proverbs.
  • Highlights the role of parental influence in shaping children's superstitious beliefs and practices.
  • Differentiates the influence of misfortune and parental transmission on superstitions versus proverbs.

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