Purpose

The purpose of the Greek Superstitions Questionnaire [GSQ-42] is to measure and assess the degree to which an individual believes in superstitions.

Questionnaire Analysis

The Greek Superstitions Questionnaire [GSQ-40] was developed by Liamaki and consists of 40 items, 4 of which pertain to the demographic information of the participants.
The remaining items focus on exploring participants’ attitudes and behaviors in relation to six key dimensions:
Superstitions
Impulsivity
Gambling behavior
Involvement in stock market activities
Forwarding emails related to fears
Belief in good luck charms (amulets)

Scoring

Scoring for the GSQ-40 is conducted as follows:
12 questions examine superstitions (7 of which are on a Likert scale)
4 questions assess impulsivity (all on a Likert scale)
7 questions evaluate gambling behaviors (all on a Likert scale)
3 questions relate to stock market involvement (Likert scale)
2 questions investigate forwarding emails related to phobias (Likert scale)
3 questions assess the role of amulets in the respondents’ lives (Likert scale)
The 7-point Likert scale used ranges from 1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree.
In addition, 8 closed-ended questions were included, featuring both dichotomous and multiple-choice formats.

Validity and Reliability

As of now, no sufficient data is available regarding the validity and reliability of the Greek Superstitions Questionnaire-42, and no such information is fully accessible for evaluation or use.

Reference

Tsimmpouri, A. (2018). The role of irrational beliefs in consumer behavior (Master’s thesis, University of Piraeus).