Occult Beliefs among Adolescents in a Culturally Embedded Context: Evidence from Secondary School Students in Kitui County, Kenya
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 2026 Julius Nzambu Kuti, Stephen Asatsa, Wambua Pius M (PhD)
Background: Occult beliefs, including beliefs in witchcraft, supernatural forces, divination, and mystical practices, remain significant components of many cultural belief systems and may influence adolescents’ perceptions, experiences, and psychological functioning. Despite increasing interest in supernatural beliefs globally, limited empirical attention has been given to the prevalence of...