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Gender Differences in Paranormal Beliefs among the Lebanese Adult Population

Jacques El Khoury (MA); Aline Ghosn, (Ph.D.); Souheil Hallit, (Ph.d.)
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Page: 1129-1151
Published on: 2024 September

Abstract

International studies have demonstrated a correlation between gender and levels of paranormal beliefs, with a general consensus that women tend to have higher levels of belief in paranormal phenomena than men, except in categories such as extraordinary life forms and unidentified flying objects. This study surveyed 400 Lebanese adults to explore potential gender differences in paranormal beliefs. The Revised Paranormal Belief Scale (Tobacyk, 2004) and a custom-designed questionnaire were used to assess these beliefs. Contrary to expectations, the findings revealed that among Lebanese adults, paranormal beliefs were not associated with gender differences but were instead influenced by other factors, such as specific belief types held by individuals.

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