Conspiracy theories are abundant in social and political discourse, with serious
consequences for individuals, groups, and societies. However, psychological scientists have …

Many people believe conspiracy theories, even though such beliefs are harmful to
themselves and their social environment. What is the appeal of conspiracy theories? In this …

Conspiracy theory beliefs are notoriously persistent. Influential hypotheses propose that they
fulfill important psychological needs, thus resisting counterevidence. Yet previous failures in …

Background The number of psychological studies on conspiracy beliefs has been
systematically growing for about a dozen years, but in recent years, the trend has intensified …

There has been an increasing interest in the relationship between religion and psychosocial
functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, emerging recent findings suggest …

Belief in conspiracy theories has been linked to harmful consequences for individuals and
societies. In an effort to understand and mitigate these effects, researchers have sought to …

Narcissism—a conviction about one's superiority and entitlement to special treatment—is a
robust predictor of belief in conspiracy theories. Recent developments in the study of …

Conspiracy beliefs typically flourish in threatening situations that evoke negative emotions.
In the present research, we hypothesized that conspiracy beliefs may therefore serve as a …

Conspiracy Beliefs (CB) are a key vector of violent extremism, radicalism and
unconventional political events. So far, social‐psychological research has extensively …

In the age of misinformation, conspiracy theories can have far-reaching consequences for
individuals and society. Social and emotional experiences throughout the life course, such …