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 …

Across three studies, we examined the role of self-evaluation in predicting conspiracy
beliefs. Previous research linked the endorsement of conspiracy theories to low self-esteem …

While conspiracy theories may offer benefits to those who believe in them, they can also
foster intergroup conflict, threaten democracy, and undercut public health. We argue that the …

In-group positivity and conspiracies 43 be blamed for this traumatic event. The plane crash
happened in Russia, during the anniversary of the Russian massacre of Polish officers …

Meta-analytical evidence indicates the robust association between collective narcissism and
conspiracy theories is moderated by the content of conspiracy theories. Belief in …

By assuming that a group of nefarious actors collude to harm a perceiver's ingroup,
conspiracy theories are an intergroup phenomenon. What are the group-oriented …

This chapter outlines what is known to date, and reviews the psychological research on the
positive and negative consequences of conspiracy theories. It argues that future research …

Although conspiracy theories have arguably always been an important feature of social life,
they have only attracted the attention of social psychologists in recent years. The last …

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 …

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 …