Abstract
The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of self-confidence on superstitious behavior of people of UP. 300 participants were selected through quota sampling from various places of UP. Age and education related factors treated as controlled variables. ASCI (Agnihotry’s Self-Confidence Inventory) of Rekha Agnihotry(1987) has been used, consisting 40 items. Superstitious behavior scale (self-constructed) has been used, which also consisting 40 items. Each item have three alternatives: (a) I will definitely do it. (b) If not possible, I will not do it. (c) I don’t believe in it. Ex-post facto research design is used. Data was analysed by Chi-square technique. Result show that low self-confidence is responsible for high of superstitious behavior.
Highlights
In the literature, there are several definitions on superstition
Research has been conducted by John Sachs to study the relation between superstition and selfefficacy titled “Superstition and self-efficacy in Chinese post graduate students” found that higher scores on belief in superstition were associated with lower rated self-efficacy
He claimed that satisfaction of self-esteem led to feelings of self-confidence that, once attained, led to a desire for “self-actualization."
Summary
There are several definitions on superstition. Most authors agree on the fact that superstitions are beliefs or behaviors that are contrary to rational norms within a specific society. There is always a mixture of chance as well as skill that determines the outcome of a match In these situations, people will probably be more prone to the illusion of control and superstition. To establishing control over uncertain situations, the uses of superstitious behaviours are thought to lead to greater levels of self-efficacy (Wright & Erdal, 2008). Study 2 provided evidence that superstitious behaviour is motivated by a desire to maintain self-integrity. In 1943, Abraham Maslow in his paper “A Theory of Human Motivation” argued that an individual only was motivated to acquire self-confidence (one component of “esteem”) after he or she had achieved what they needed for physiological survival, safety, love and belonging. Research problem: - “Is self-confidence is responsible for superstitious behaviour?”
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