Current view of the traditional superstitions in general population of Podlaskie province. Preliminary study

• Authors: Krajewska-Kułak, E , Kułak, W , Radziejewski, P , Rozwadowska, E , Lankau, A , Kowalewska, B , Kondzior, D , Szyszko-Perłowska, A , Krajewska-Ferishah, K , Ortman, E , Moczydłowska, A

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Introduction: Superstition is a form of fear. It is also a sign of ignorance. People who succeed keep open minds and are not afraid of anything. Purpose: The assessment of the current view to traditional superstitions Material and methods: The study group included 350 persons age 20-80 years. Participants were randomly selected among residents of Podlaskie province. Data were collected on a questionnaire that was developed by researchers. Results: Most of the respondents (83.2%) agreed with the statement that the great importance for the development of human nature is the zodiac sign. Almost all (91.2%) read their horoscopes in news-papers. According to 81.6% of the respondents, they believe that some dates, specific days of the week, and certain numbers bring bad luck. Half of the respondents believed in telepathy, 33.4% in possession by the devil, 74.8% in astrology, and 28% in magic. Conclusions: Among the respondents, believing in superstitions is quite common and diverse. The majority of respondents believe that the zodiac sign influences human nature. Most of the respondents believe that some dates, specific days of the week, and certain numbers bring bad luck. Interestingly, the respondents rarely use the advice of fortune-tellers.

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adults; superstitions; zodiac sign

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku
• Journal: Progress in Health Sciences
• Year: 2011
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 76-83

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Krajewska-Kułak, E

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Kułak, W

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Radziejewski, P

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Rozwadowska, E

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Lankau, A

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Kowalewska, B

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Kondzior, D

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Szyszko-Perłowska, A

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Krajewska-Ferishah, K

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Ortman, E

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Moczydłowska, A