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. 2022 Dec;61(6):4807-4824.
doi: 10.1007/s10943-021-01467-4. Epub 2022 Jan 3.

The Relationship Between Paranormal Beliefs, Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations in Muslim Society: The Case of Turkey

Duygu Ayar  1 , Çiğdem Aksu  2 , Burcu Çakı  2 , Zeynep Güngörmüş  2
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The Relationship Between Paranormal Beliefs, Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations in Muslim Society: The Case of Turkey

Duygu Ayar et al. J Relig Health. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effects of religious and classical paranormal beliefs on social efficacy and social outcome expectations. The study was conducted with 340 individuals between March 1, 2021, and April 2, 2021. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Paranormal Belief Scale and the Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations Scale. Statistically significant positive correlations were found among traditional religious beliefs, classical paranormal beliefs, spiritualism, witchcraft, social efficacy expectations and social outcome expectations. It was concluded that traditional religious beliefs may be effective in improving the social acceptance of individuals, and believing in a common religious/cultural supreme entity unites individuals.

Keywords: Paranormal beliefs; Social efficacy; Social outcome.

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The author has no relevant conflicts of interest.

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