Do Astrological Beliefs Reflects Systematic Bias in Personality Measurement?

Gözde BOZKURT, Ahmet ÇİLİNGİRTÜRK
2021 Alphanumeric Journal  
Personality is a complex concept specified by many factors and separated from character concept in many ways. Astrology is an ancient study that involves classifications based upon the zodiac and regarded now as a pseudo-science. In this study, aim was to investigate the effect of the astrological personality on the personality characteristics, which were measured by the Five Factor Personality Model. The research studies finding that the pre-scientific beliefs had an effect on personality
more » ... rements, motivates to accept the astrological groupings as a factor on explaining the personality and trait. The significant effects indicates either a direct reasoning or a systematic bias without questioning the belief of respondent.
doi:10.17093/alphanumeric.908546 fatcat:clqmpdlhs5berltr7vfp377f6i