Int J Soc Psychiatry August 2022 PMID 35510634

Fixating on the future: An overview of increased astrology use.

Abhilasha Das, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Himani Kashyap, Srijita Gupta

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Peak: 1 in May 2022
across 3 sources since May 2022

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May 2022 – Dec 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective responses indicate a neutral stance, with one comment criticizing the lack of intellectual rigor by mixing unrelated concepts, and another offering practical advice for accessing academic articles. The tone remains casual and somewhat skeptical, showing limited depth or impact in the conversation.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed opinions; one user criticizes the lack of academic rigor, suggesting skepticism, while the other simply shares a helpful tip without clearly endorsing or rejecting the findings.

InterestModerate interest

There is mild curiosity about the topic, indicated by a brief search for research and a casual comment, but no deep exploration or enthusiasm.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comments reflect minimal engagement with the research, mostly sharing resources or brief responses without detailed analysis or personal insight.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence appears limited, with discussions staying superficial and not emphasizing any significant change in perspective or behavior.

Abstract in brief

  • Interest in astrology has increased recently, likely influenced by global uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but excessive engagement or fortunetelling addiction may pose mental health risks.
  • A review of existing research shows that belief in astrology is linked to cognitive, personality, and psychological factors like thinking style, self-concept, and stress, but more studies are needed to fully understand these connections.
  • Case studies suggest fortunetelling addiction could be a behavioral issue involving distress and cravings, but further research is essential to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies.

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LibKey
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@zkEnrique7 Help your colleagues avoid a paywall by accessing the article from their libraries: https://t.co/MzC2d8u4nH Simply add https://t.co/SXSePSX5De to the DOI URL when sharing articles on Twitter and everywhere else!

Jun 27, 2022 · 1 like · 553 followers View post →
Florian Cova
@CovaFlorian · X

487/#365papers: Das, A., Sharma, M. K., Kashyap, H., & Gupta, S. (2022). Fixating on the future: An overview of increased astrology use. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 00207640221094155.

May 31, 2022 · 5,810 followers View post →

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Little Bro
@TheTrueZeth · X

@fee_tempete @alexgauthier92 https://t.co/Smp3bBeij4 https://t.co/Sr8aTDWnkO https://t.co/j8Cc2nm0wT voici une recherche de 5 secondes pour des études sur l'astrologie. Personne a parlé "d'identité astrologique" vous mélangez tout, ce qui explique le manque de rigueur intellectuelle de vos positions.

Sep 21, 2023 · 53 followers View post →
LibKey
@libkey_io · X

@zkEnrique7 Help your colleagues avoid a paywall by accessing the article from their libraries: https://t.co/MzC2d8u4nH Simply add https://t.co/SXSePSX5De to the DOI URL when sharing articles on Twitter and everywhere else!

Jun 27, 2022 · 1 like · 553 followers View post →
Florian Cova
@CovaFlorian · X

487/#365papers: Das, A., Sharma, M. K., Kashyap, H., & Gupta, S. (2022). Fixating on the future: An overview of increased astrology use. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 00207640221094155.

May 31, 2022 · 5,810 followers View post →
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