Geophysical Variables and Behavior
XLVI. The Lunar-Lunacy Relationship: A Poorly Evaluated Hypothesis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13648130 |
|---|---|
| Authors | J J Cyr (Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, corresponding author), R A Kalpin (Whitby Psychiatric Hospital) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 391-400 |
| Publication date | 1987-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1987.61.2.391 |
| OpenAlex | W2073585380 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 19 |
Authors of several published studies and important reviews have recommended that attempts to validate the lunar hypothesis be terminated. It is suggested in this reply to these critics that such recommendations are premature on the basis that the literature is replete with haphazard attempts at confirmation prior to demonstrating replicable findings. Several reasons are provided which may account for the failure to obtain reliable results in the literature on psychiatric admissions, regardless of whether the data supported the hypothesis. A more systematic approach to investigating the lunar-lunacy hypothesis is proposed
Cognitive psychology · Biofield Effects and Biophysics · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Psychology · Spaceflight effects on biology
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.15 |
| Citation span | 1987 - 2010 (24) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |