Despite widespread scientific consensus on climate change, conspiracy theories about its
causes and consequences are flourishing. In response, psychological research has started …

We review recent work on the relationship between science rejection and conspiracy beliefs.
We distinguish between conspiracy beliefs about science specifically and the link between …

In the current paper, we argue that to get a better understanding of the psychological
antecedents of COVID-related science skepticism, it is pivotal to review what is known about …

From vaccination refusal to climate change denial, antiscience views are threatening
humanity. When different individuals are provided with the same piece of scientific evidence …

Misinformation about mRNA vaccination is a barrier in the global fight against the COVID-19
pandemic. Thus, authorities often rely on text-based refutations as a countermeasure. In two …

Vaccine hesitancy has taken global prominence with the rapid spread of COVID-19, but
what factors are related to this considerable variation in vaccination rates globally? Three …

People tend to evaluate information from reliable sources more favourably, but it is unclear
exactly how perceivers' worldviews interact with this source credibility effect. In a large and …

Physical distancing reduces transmission risks and slows the spread of COVID-19. Yet
compliance with shelter-in-place policies issued by local and regional governments in the …

Using social media to build confidence in vaccines: lessons from community engagement and
social science research in Africa Page 1 the bmj | BMJ 2024;384:e075564 | doi …

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 …