Belief in astrology and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help: The role of age among young and middle adults

This study examined the relationships among Belief in Astrology, Attitudes toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help, and whether age moderates this relationship among young and middle adults in India using a quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional design. Belief in astrology was measured using the Belief in Astrology Scale, and help-seeking attitudes were assessed using the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale–Short Form. The sample comprised 278 participants divided into young adults (18–28 years) and middle adults (29–44 years). A significant negative correlation was observed between belief in astrology and help-seeking attitudes. Significant age differences were found in belief in astrology, with middle adults scoring higher than young adults. Significant age differences were also observed in help-seeking attitudes, with young adults reporting more favourable attitudes than middle adults. Moderation analysis indicated that age did not significantly moderate the relationship between belief in astrology and help-seeking attitudes. The findings suggest that higher belief in astrology is associated with less favourable attitudes toward professional psychological help-seeking, although age does not alter the strength of this relationship.