HW10: Chapter 3: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

SUMMARY

         This paper attempted to determine the effects those superstition have on daily lives of Filipinos. 

         This research design used in this study is the descriptive research method wherein data from documents and interviews were used to answer the research question posed. The research findings are the following:

1.) Superstition is an irrational belief resulting from ignorance or fear of the unknown. It characterized omens, charms, etc.

2.) Superstition is based on belief in the power of magic and witch crafts in such forces as spirits and demons.

3.) Some superstition provides miracles, revelations, magic or what we called supernatural beliefs

4.) The effects of superstition can be based on foolish behavior, bad decision, or can be an anxiety of one person because they believe and rely on superstitious belief.

5.) Superstitious beliefs can be bad-luck superstition or good/luck superstition. Bad luck superstition like spilling salt, walking under the ladder, and Friday the 13th. While good luck superstition are like charms, and crossing the fingers. 

CONCLUSIONS

        Based on the finding of the study, the following conclusions are drawn:

1.) Many people especially Filipinos believe in bad luck superstition and they are very afraid of most of it. They are always rely and believe in superstitious beliefs.

2.) The anxiety, the bad decision are can be the effect of superstition in the daily lives of Filipinos. Charms and crossing the finger are people used to prevent the bad things that might their encounter.

RECOMMENDATIONS

       After drawing the conclusion of the study, the researchers hereby make the following suggestions/recommendations:

1.) In analyzing the effects of superstition, it is better to have a highlights in every types of superstition so that the people will determine and focus in every types of it.

2.) Experts, and other people must research more than the effects of superstition not only to the Filipino cultures but rather to other cultures, so that some possible future experts can help them to give more sources about superstitious beliefs. 

REFERENCES: 

A: Electronic Media

" Superstitious Beliefs" from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstition

 Worobec, Mary. Experts of superstition from http://voices.yahoo.com/who-believes-superstition-108531.html?cat=7

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201205/our-superstitious-minds-the-7-laws-magical-thinking?page=2

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Superstitious+belief 

http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Superstitious+belief 

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle

 

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophy 

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychological