Are supernatural beliefs and scientific attitudes in conflict over individual health behaviours? An empirical study on cancer-prevention behaviours among middle-aged and senior Chinese
Public Understanding of Science
Published online on February 10, 2026
Abstract
Public Understanding of Science, Ahead of Print.
The ‘conflict thesis’ between scientific and supernatural beliefs has attracted considerable intellectual interest. However, empirical studies examining its impact on health behaviours are scarce. To address this gap, drawing on the Health Locus of ...
The ‘conflict thesis’ between scientific and supernatural beliefs has attracted considerable intellectual interest. However, empirical studies examining its impact on health behaviours are scarce. To address this gap, drawing on the Health Locus of ...