Impact of Sociocultural Beliefs Upbringing on Indian Superstition Among Undergraduates

Abstract

Superstitious belief is well known in human society. This study examines that the impact of sociocultural beliefs and upbringing on Indian superstition among undergraduate populations of southern Tamilnadu. The sample comprises 120 undergraduate students including 60 females and 60 males. The revised paranormal belief scale (R-PBS) was used to evaluate the superstition among the population. Snowball method of data collection was used and collected data were analyzed using the independent sample of the T-test. The results show a significant difference between people who are culturally dependent and people who are culturally independent in superstitious belief. This difference is due to the various aspects of socio-cultural beliefs that lead to a lack of trust, and lack of motivation, which affect the interaction between their peers. These beliefs have certain inappropriate daily routine rituals, making them work inappropriately. It is also not capable of achieving the goal. In sum, the effect of superstition and sociocultural beliefs among undergraduates can be both positive and negative and it can shape various aspects of the undergraduate student experience.