Study Says People Following Astrology Have Lower IQ, Higher Narcissism. Okay, We’re Feeling Attacked!

Study Says People Following Astrology Have Lower IQ, Higher Narcissism. Okay, We’re Feeling Attacked!

I am not an avid or religious follower of astrology are anything related to zodiac signs. I believe that most of a person’s personality depends on the life they have lived. However, I do enjoy reading those posts which talk about zodiac traits. My best friend and I ironically send them to one another and giggle over how compatible we are (yes, we are very juvenile). However, I am not one to consult an astrologer before doing anything in my life or making any life decisions. Anywho, apparently, those that do believe in astrology have a lower IG and are more likely to be narcissistic. Not my words but a study indicates this, let’s check it out. 

A study done by psychologists at the Lund University in Sweden shows that people who believe in astrology are more likely to have lower IQ and score high on narcissism. The paper was published in the journal called ‘Personality and Individual Differences.’

According to reports, a questionnaire was created by the researchers which were designed to detect personality traits and augmented with other material. It also has an IQ test and a version of the Belief in Astrology Inventory assessment which was created by a pair of researchers in a study that happened in 2006. The questionnaire was taken by more than 250 English-speaking adults on Facebook. 

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It was found that most people who have faith in the powers of astrology have lower IQs and score higher in narcissism. These people also tend to score higher in the Belief in Astrology Inventory assessment. 

“Astrology is increasing in popularity, despite the lack of scientific support,” was said by Petri Kajonius who is the lead researcher, “It is not clear why this ancient practice of studying positions and movements of celestial bodies — with the conviction that they influence human behaviour — is going through a revival.”

I believe that it is okay to have faith in whatever comforts you as long as you don’t use your faith to remain ignorant or hurt others. Considering we come from a country that culturally has always consulted the astrologer before doing anything major in life, I don’t see people automatically dropping it based on a Swedish study. 

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