[HTML][HTML] Suspicion of institutions: How distrust and conspiracy theories deteriorate social relationships
Many citizens distrust powerful societal institutions, and hold conspiracy theories about
them. What are the implications of this suspicion of institutions for people's social …
them. What are the implications of this suspicion of institutions for people's social …
Belief in conspiracy theories and non-normative behavior
L Pummerer - Current Opinion in Psychology, 2022 - Elsevier
There are many examples of people believing in conspiracy theories showing non-
normative behaviors. But why is this the case? The current contribution proposes that the …
normative behaviors. But why is this the case? The current contribution proposes that the …
Trustworthy artificial intelligence and the European Union AI act: On the conflation of trustworthiness and acceptability of risk
In its AI Act, the European Union chose to understand trustworthiness of AI in terms of the
acceptability of its risks. Based on a narrative systematic literature review on institutional …
acceptability of its risks. Based on a narrative systematic literature review on institutional …
Institutional quality causes generalized trust: experimental evidence on trusting under the shadow of doubt
Generalized trust is essential for collective action, which is at the heart of many societal
problems. Institutional quality has been proposed as a driver of generalized trust, but while …
problems. Institutional quality has been proposed as a driver of generalized trust, but while …
Power to the people: The hidden link between support for direct democracy and belief in conspiracy theories
Although an increasing volume of research has identified several negative sociopolitical
attitudes as correlates of conspiracy theories, to date it remains unclear whether belief in …
attitudes as correlates of conspiracy theories, to date it remains unclear whether belief in …
[HTML][HTML] Distinguishing social virtual reality: Comparing communication channels across perceived social affordances, privacy, and trust
Social virtual reality (SVR) attempts to allow for connections akin to face-to-face
communication (Ftf). Yet, it is unclear whether the technology successfully mimics Ftf or more …
communication (Ftf). Yet, it is unclear whether the technology successfully mimics Ftf or more …
Social-ecological factors related to preventive behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea
SH Jang - PLoS One, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Most studies on COVID-19 preventive behaviors have focused on single-level factors such
as national policy, community social capital, or individuals' sociodemographic …
as national policy, community social capital, or individuals' sociodemographic …
Sexual harassment in the workplace: Rituals as Prevention and Management Strategies in COVID-19 Crisis
This study aims to increase our understanding regarding the use of rituals as the prevention
and management strategies for the external consequences resulting from sexual …
and management strategies for the external consequences resulting from sexual …
Injustice without evidence: The unique role of conspiracy theories in social justice research
JW van Prooijen - Social justice research, 2022 - Springer
Conspiracy theories are widespread and have a profound impact on society. The present
contribution proposes that conspiracy theories are explanatory narratives that necessarily …
contribution proposes that conspiracy theories are explanatory narratives that necessarily …
Corrupt third parties undermine trust and prosocial behaviour between people
Corruption is a pervasive phenomenon that affects the quality of institutions, undermines
economic growth and exacerbates inequalities around the globe. Here we tested whether …
economic growth and exacerbates inequalities around the globe. Here we tested whether …