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 …
Changes in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black and White individuals in the US
Importance COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black individuals in the US; however,
vaccination rates among Black individuals trail those among other racial groups. This …
vaccination rates among Black individuals trail those among other racial groups. This …
Tearing apart the “evil” twins: A general conspiracy mentality is not the same as specific conspiracy beliefs
Although sometimes used interchangeably, the present review highlights the important
differences between generalized worldviews suspecting conspiracy at play (conspiracy …
differences between generalized worldviews suspecting conspiracy at play (conspiracy …
Individual, intergroup and nation-level influences on belief in conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories are part of mainstream public life, with the potential to undermine
governments, promote racism, ignite extremism and threaten public health efforts …
governments, promote racism, ignite extremism and threaten public health efforts …
[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 …
Unwillingness to engage in behaviors that protect against COVID-19: the role of conspiracy beliefs, trust, and endorsement of complementary and alternative medicine
Background We investigated if people's response to the official recommendations during the
COVID-19 pandemic is associated with conspiracy beliefs related to COVID-19, a distrust in …
COVID-19 pandemic is associated with conspiracy beliefs related to COVID-19, a distrust in …
[HTML][HTML] The role of conspiracy beliefs for COVID-19 health responses: A meta-analysis
While conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are proliferating, their impact on health-related
responses during the present pandemic is not yet fully understood. We meta-analyzed …
responses during the present pandemic is not yet fully understood. We meta-analyzed …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring the 7Cs of vaccination readiness
Although vaccines are among the most effective interventions used in fighting diseases,
vaccination readiness varies substantially among individuals. Vaccination readiness is …
vaccination readiness varies substantially among individuals. Vaccination readiness is …
[HTML][HTML] Psychological benefits of believing conspiracy theories
JW Van Prooijen - Current Opinion in Psychology, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …
themselves and their social environment. What is the appeal of conspiracy theories? In this …