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Historical Roots of Recorded Folklore Beliefs (%). Protective rituals 35, Agricultural omens 25, Religious traditions 20, Maritime taboos 12, Medical folklore 8.
| Category | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Protective rituals | 35 |
| Agricultural omens | 25 |
| Religious traditions | 20 |
| Maritime taboos | 12 |
| Medical folklore | 8 |
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Adherence to Pre-Match Superstitions (Percentage of athletes). Strict routine adherence: Amateur 22, Semi-pro 38, Professional 54, Elite international 68. Casual ritual adherence: Amateur 45, Semi-pro 41, Professional 30, Elite international 18.
| Amateur | Semi-pro | Professional | Elite international | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strict routine adherence | 22 | 38 | 54 | 68 |
| Casual ritual adherence | 45 | 41 | 30 | 18 |
Reported Anxiety During Examination Period (Mean anxiety score out of 100). With lucky charm: Week 1 30, Week 2 34, Week 3 42, Week 4 55, Week 5 48, Week 6 32. Without lucky charm: Week 1 31, Week 2 39, Week 3 52, Week 4 74, Week 5 63, Week 6 35.
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With lucky charm | 30 | 34 | 42 | 55 | 48 | 32 |
| Without lucky charm | 31 | 39 | 52 | 74 | 63 | 35 |
Formation Cycle of Superstitious Behaviour. Stage 1: Unpredictable environmental stressor occurs. Stage 2: Individual performs coincidental action. Stage 3: Favourable outcome happens by chance. Stage 4: Cognitive association forms between action and outcome. Stage 5: Ritual repetition reinforces perceived causal control. Stage 6: Superstition solidifies under continued uncertainty.
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