A superstition is a belief that human affairs are influenced not by purposeful behaviour or natural causes, but by magic, chance and divine favour. They usually involve beliefs and practices that attempt to influence events to bring about a good outcome or avoid a bad one.

What is the harm of being superstitious?

Abstract Superstitions are common phenomena in human society, especially in Asian cultures. Superstitious beliefs can have a negative impact on the social well-being of people in society because they are highly associated with financial risk-taking and gambling behaviors.

Is superstition a form of OCD?

To conclude with a word of caution: we doubt that, over and beyond an exaggeration of normal patterns of behavior and thought, superstitions are a genuine element of OCD.