Conspiracy theories are part of mainstream public life, with the potential to undermine
governments, promote racism, ignite extremism and threaten public health efforts …

The psychological study of conspiracy theories: Strengths and limitations Page 1 VU Research
Portal The psychological study of conspiracy theories: Strengths and limitations Prooijen …

While a great deal is known about the individual difference factors associated with
conspiracy beliefs, much less is known about the country‐level factors that shape people's …

In four studies, I found evidence that people living in countries with higher levels of
corruption have a greater tendency for conspiracy ideation. In Study 1 (21 countries, N …

Conspiracy theories tend to be prevalent, particularly in societies with high economic
inequality. However, few studies have examined the relationship between economic …

Conspiracy theories widely influence our social and political lives. A recent example is the
broad impact such theories had on government's efforts to halt the spread of the COVID-19 …

Rationale Conspiracy theories are frequently encountered as they exist across all domains
of life, from interpersonal issues in the workplace to global events. Research has primarily …

Objective Research on conspiracy theories has mainly focused on psychosocial and
sociodemographic factors associated with conspiracy beliefs. Little is known about factors at …

The paper reports the results of registered conceptual replications of the indirect effect of
institutional trust in the relationship between precarity and the endorsement of conspiracy …

Conspiracy mentality (CM), the general propensity to believe in conspiracy theories, has
been linked to political behaviors, prejudice, and non‐compliance with public health …