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 …

Conspiracy beliefs are not just generated by “under-the-skull” individual factors, but are
shaped also by cultural, economic, and institutional realities. A scan of the literature …

Belief in conspiracies is not restricted to the fringe dwellers of society. International research
suggests that such beliefs are quite common and that conspiracy theories may serve three …

Despite regular reference to conspiracy theories as a “belief system,” few studies have
attempted to explore the structure and organization of conspiracy beliefs beyond an …

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 …

A conspiracy theory or belief has typically been defined as an allegation of malevolent
secrecy and plotting by a group of powerful actors, working in unison to fulfil sinister hidden …

Although conspiracy theories exhibit varying degrees of plausibility as explanations for
societal events, they are typically considered epistemically problematic. Since normative …

Scholars and policy‐makers are increasingly concerned with the detrimental effects of
conspiracy theories. Yet, it remains unclear whether conspiracy beliefs actually pose a threat …

Objective This study disentangles the known correlates of conspiracy beliefs—such as the
general predisposition toward conspiratorial thinking, authoritarianism, and partisan and …

Recent research has produced a significant body of knowledge about the antecedents and
consequences of individual differences in belief in conspiracy theories. What is less clear …