Believers of fortune telling: Who are they?

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Maria Carla Ong

Abstract/Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize the believers of fortune telling. Believers was describe in terms of four areas, namely: (1) The demographic and psychological profile, (2) fortune telling method the believers predominantly subscribe to, )3) objectives of the believers for consulting and lastly, (4) the extent to which they abide to the advices given to them.

A survey was employed to 90 participants (42 males, 48 females) with ages raging from 20-65 years old. The results show that males and females cater to fortune telling and yet most of the participants have internal locus of control. The method mostly preferred is palmistry. Reason for consulting is to help them understand things and give them control over their lives. Main issue early adults consult is about love life, for middel adults, they are concern with business and family matters. Both groups do not have full compliance to the advices given to them.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14040

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

[vi], 79 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Fortune telling--Social aspects--Philippines; Divination--Social aspects--Philippines

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