Issued also as thesis, Zurich. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 108).

Thèse (M. Ps.)--Université Laval, 2003. / Bibliogr.: f. xii-xvi. Publié aussi en version électronique.

Abstract Gambling is a universal activity, although not a recently studied behavior in Sociological literature. This study uses symbolic interaction, play, and illusion of control theories to examine luck rituals at casino slots. Gamblers were observed through covert participant observations over a seven-month observation period in The casino, and yielded 388 observations. Analysis of the gamblers demonstrated the fact that luck rituals do exist and are used at the slot machines in a casino setting. Luck rituals are associated with participants’ belief in their ability to control the uncontrollable. The illusion of control provides a framework through which the results are discussed. Illusions of control are particularly likely to occur in situations with a high amount of uncertainty. This study showed that more women and African Americans participate in luck rituals than men.

Thesis (doctoral)--Lunds universitet, 1993. / Additional t.p. with thesis statement and English abstract inserted. Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-[327]).

Thesis (doctoral)--Lunds universitet, 1993. / Additional t.p. with thesis statement and English abstract inserted. Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-[327]).

Relevant de l’histoire des mentalités, notre étude vise à cerner les croyances présentes dans les Propos de table de Martin Luther : à partir des nombreuses occurrences se rapportant au diable, aux « esprits », aux diverses créatures diaboliques, à la magie et à la sorcellerie, notre objectif a été, sous l’habillage chrétien que revêtent les récits, de reconnaître, d’identifier et de reconstituer une filiation avec des faits de croyance bien antérieurs à la Réforme. Cette confrontation des textes a permis de redécouvrir des restes de croyances ancestrales sous la forme d’entités venues de temps immémoriaux. La diabolisation systématique pratiquée par Luther n’est possible que grâce au recours à des êtres issus de la petite mythologie tels que, par exemple, les génies domestiques. En parallèle, l’analyse des manifestations de « revenants », d’« apparitions » et des esprits frappeurs ainsi que celle des actions néfastes des sorcières illustrent une certaine conception du devenir après la mort, une notion de vie post mortem et dans l’au-delà, parfois bien éloignée du dogme chrétien, ce qui permet de nuancer le portrait traditionnellement véhiculé de Luther. / Based on a choice of texts from the Table-Talk of Martin Luther, the aim of this study is to show how certain ancestral beliefs dealing with death and with life in the other world after dying are solidly anchored in the mentalities of people and of the Reformer too, in an era in which humanist thinking prevailed and in texts under the influence of the Christianity. In doing so, certain “phenomena” are portrayed such as household genies, “spirits”, “revenants” and apparitions. On another hand, we consider the “phenomena” as they relate to the behaviour of men and women taxed with witchcraft and magic, the whole instigated by the devil of course.

Thèse--Paris. Faculté de pharmacie, 1920-1921, no.17.

Plusieurs études font état de la popularité croissante des jeux de hasard et d’argent mais peu d’entre elles ont été effectuées sur un des jeux les plus populaires du Québec, le bingo. La présente étude, réalisée auprès de 96 joueurs de bingo, précise les relations entre la superstition et les habitudes de jeu (la tendance à participer à d’autres jeux de hasard et d’argent, la fréquence de participation et la somme d’argent misée). Les hypothèses stipulent que le montant d’argent misé, la fréquence de participation et la tendance à jouer à d’autres jeux que le bingo sont liées à la superstition. Les analyses indiquent des liens positifs significatifs entre la superstition et la fréquence de participation, les habitudes de jeu, et le lieu de contrôle. Cependant, on ne retrouve pas de corrélation significative entre la superstition et le montant d’argent misé. La discussion soulève les implications théoriques et cliniques de ces résultats.

Mon travail consiste à étudier des éléments du “ fonds populaire ” dans l’œuvre théâtrale et dans les textes de fiction en prose d’Apollinaire ; à restituer leur contexte temporel et géographique. Je considère la façon dont il les utilise et enfin je tente d’élucider la façon dont s’élabore la signification multiple de ces éléments. Qu’il s’agisse des mots, qu’il s’agisse des mœurs, chaque élément du fonds populaire est chargé d’un double, voire d’un triple sens imprévu et qui se fonde sur un système de signes collectif et personnel. Chaque œuvre du poète crée un univers nouveau avec ses lois propres et avec l’implication particulière d’éléments du fonds populaire. Mon étude montre combien Apollinaire fait appel à ce fonds populaire sur le plan non seulement de la matière, mais aussi de la structure. / This work is the study of the inherent elements of folk culture in Apollinaire's theatrical works and fictional prose, placing their context in time and geographical location. I examine the way he uses these elements and I try to clarify the ways in which their multiple meanings can be developped. Whether concerning words or way of life, each element from folk culture is loaded with an unexpected double or even triple meaning based on a system of collective and personal signs. Each of the poet's works creates a new universe with its own laws and particular emphasis on elements fron folk culture. My study shows the extent to which Apollinaire draws on this popular culture not only in subject matter but also in structure.

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