Economic inequality and conspiracy theories
Can perceptions of economic inequalities trigger conspiratorial thinking? We provide
evidence that high economic inequality may enhance conspiratorial thinking because, as a …
evidence that high economic inequality may enhance conspiratorial thinking because, as a …
A power‐challenging theory of society, or a conservative mindset? Upward and downward conspiracy theories as ideologically distinct beliefs
Even though conspiracy theories are diverse, they are typically construed as a
homogeneous phenomenon. Using classic theorizations of conspiracy theories by Popper …
homogeneous phenomenon. Using classic theorizations of conspiracy theories by Popper …
Consequences of economic inequality for the social and political vitality of society: A social identity analysis
Economic inequality has been found to have pernicious effects, reducing mental and
physical health, decreasing societal cohesion, and fueling support for nativist parties and …
physical health, decreasing societal cohesion, and fueling support for nativist parties and …
Belief in conspiracy theories and intentions to engage in everyday crime
Belief in conspiracy theories is associated with negative outcomes such as political
disengagement, prejudice, and environmental inaction. The current studies–one cross …
disengagement, prejudice, and environmental inaction. The current studies–one cross …
Beyond normative and non‐normative: A systematic review on predictors of confrontational collective action
This paper critically examines the normative versus non‐normative distinction commonly
used in collective action research. To explore the similarities and differences between …
used in collective action research. To explore the similarities and differences between …
“Our country needs a strong leader right now”: Economic inequality enhances the wish for a strong leader
Societal inequality has been found to harm the mental and physical health of its members
and undermine overall social cohesion. Here, we tested the hypothesis that economic …
and undermine overall social cohesion. Here, we tested the hypothesis that economic …
Collective narcissism as a framework for understanding populism
Research on national collective narcissism, the belief and resentment that a nation's
exceptionality is not sufficiently recognized by others, provides a theoretical framework for …
exceptionality is not sufficiently recognized by others, provides a theoretical framework for …
Towards a psychological analysis of anomie
Anomie, as defined by sociologists, refers to a state of society characterized by deregulation
and erosion of moral values. In the present conceptual analysis, we bring the concept of …
and erosion of moral values. In the present conceptual analysis, we bring the concept of …
Examining the relationship between conspiracy theories and COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy: a mediating role for perceived health threats, trust, and anomie?
The COVID‐19 pandemic has led to an upswing in conspiracy theory beliefs, which creates
challenges for effectively countering the pandemic, with higher rates of COVID‐19 vaccine …
challenges for effectively countering the pandemic, with higher rates of COVID‐19 vaccine …
Economic distress and populism: Examining the role of identity threat and feelings of social exclusion
Populism has been a major political phenomenon in liberal democracies throughout the last
decade. Focusing on economic distress as one of the basic triggers of populism, we …
decade. Focusing on economic distress as one of the basic triggers of populism, we …