What are conspiracy theories? A definitional approach to their correlates, consequences, and communication
KM Douglas, RM Sutton - Annual review of psychology, 2023 - annualreviews.org
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 …
The relationship between social media use and beliefs in conspiracy theories and misinformation
Numerous studies find associations between social media use and beliefs in conspiracy
theories and misinformation. While such findings are often interpreted as evidence that …
theories and misinformation. While such findings are often interpreted as evidence that …
[HTML][HTML] Have beliefs in conspiracy theories increased over time?
The public is convinced that beliefs in conspiracy theories are increasing, and many
scholars, journalists, and policymakers agree. Given the associations between conspiracy …
scholars, journalists, and policymakers agree. Given the associations between conspiracy …
[HTML][HTML] QAnon shifts into the mainstream, remains a far-right ally
The rise of domestic fringe groups within the United States has been well documented,
threatening political and social stability. The QAnon conspiracy theory has developed as …
threatening political and social stability. The QAnon conspiracy theory has developed as …
How anti-social personality traits and anti-establishment views promote beliefs in election fraud, QAnon, and COVID-19 conspiracy theories and misinformation
Conspiracy theories and misinformation (CTM) became a salient feature of the Trump era.
However, traditional explanations of political attitudes and behaviors inadequately account …
However, traditional explanations of political attitudes and behaviors inadequately account …
Zero-sum thinking and the roots of US political divides
We investigate the origins and implications of zero-sum thinking–the belief that gains for one
individual or group tend to come at the cost of others. Using a new survey of a representative …
individual or group tend to come at the cost of others. Using a new survey of a representative …
The psychological and political correlates of conspiracy theory beliefs
Understanding the individual-level characteristics associated with conspiracy theory beliefs
is vital to addressing and combatting those beliefs. While researchers have identified …
is vital to addressing and combatting those beliefs. While researchers have identified …
Who supports political violence?
The last few years have witnessed an increase in democratic “backsliding” in the United
States—a decline in the quality of democracy, typically accompanied by an influx of non …
States—a decline in the quality of democracy, typically accompanied by an influx of non …
Seven years of studying the associations between political polarization and problematic information: a literature review
G Marino, L Iannelli - Frontiers in Sociology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
This literature review examines the intersection between political polarization and
problematic information, two phenomena prominent in recent events like the 2016 Trump …
problematic information, two phenomena prominent in recent events like the 2016 Trump …
QAnon beliefs, political radicalization and support for January 6th insurrection: A gendered perspective
This study measured political radicalization and support for the January 6th riot alongside a
measure of QAnon conspiracy beliefs in an online survey of 429 US-based participants. The …
measure of QAnon conspiracy beliefs in an online survey of 429 US-based participants. The …