What are conspiracy theories? A definitional approach to their correlates, consequences, and communication
Conspiracy theories are abundant in social and political discourse, with serious
consequences for individuals, groups, and societies. However, psychological scientists have …
consequences for individuals, groups, and societies. However, psychological scientists have …
[HTML][HTML] Antecedents and consequences of COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs: A systematic review
Rationale Belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories can have severe consequences; it is
therefore crucial to understand this phenomenon, in its similarities with general conspiracy …
therefore crucial to understand this phenomenon, in its similarities with general conspiracy …
When we are worried, what are we thinking? Anxiety, lack of control, and conspiracy beliefs amidst the COVID‐19 pandemic
J Šrol, E Ballová Mikušková… - Applied cognitive …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Societal crises and stressful events are associated with an upsurge of conspiracy beliefs that
may help people to tackle feelings of lack of control. In our study (N= 783), we examined …
may help people to tackle feelings of lack of control. In our study (N= 783), we examined …
Mistrust and beliefs in conspiracy theories differently mediate the effects of psychological factors on propensity for COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination is considered a key factor in the sanitary resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, vaccine hesitancy can undermine its diffusion with severe consequences on …
However, vaccine hesitancy can undermine its diffusion with severe consequences on …
Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs in the German-speaking general population: endorsement rates and links to reasoning biases and paranoia
Background Coronavirus-related conspiracy theories (CT) have been found to be
associated with fewer pandemic containment-focused behaviors. It is therefore important to …
associated with fewer pandemic containment-focused behaviors. It is therefore important to …
Conspiracy beliefs and the individual, relational, and collective selves
Recent empirical and theoretical developments suggest that endorsement of conspiracy
theories can arise from the frustration of social motives. Taking this further, the current review …
theories can arise from the frustration of social motives. Taking this further, the current review …
[PDF][PDF] A systematic review and meta-analytic synthesis of the motives associated with conspiracy beliefs
In the current systematic review and meta-analyses, we aimed to synthesise the
relationships between psychological motives and conspiracy beliefs. We focused on …
relationships between psychological motives and conspiracy beliefs. We focused on …
From bad to worse: Avoidance co** with stress increases conspiracy beliefs
The present research empirically examines how different types of co** strategies are
associated with belief in conspiracy theories. Conspiracy beliefs have been linked to the …
associated with belief in conspiracy theories. Conspiracy beliefs have been linked to the …
Investigating the identification-prejudice link through the lens of national narcissism: The role of defensive group beliefs
The identification-prejudice link describes the defensive stance toward immigrants held by
strong national identifiers. Recent research refined this relationship by suggesting that …
strong national identifiers. Recent research refined this relationship by suggesting that …
Descriptive or injunctive: How do restaurant customers react to the guidelines of COVID-19 prevention measures? The role of psychological reactance
GW Kang, ZZ Piao, JY Ko - International Journal of Hospitality Management, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, we employed an experimental design to empirically test how restaurant
customers react differently to normative appeals (descriptive vs. injunctive) relating to COVID …
customers react differently to normative appeals (descriptive vs. injunctive) relating to COVID …