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

Since 2008, hundreds of studies have been published about conspiracy theories, many of
which were in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies are often motivated by …

Political scientists, pundits, and citizens worry that America is entering a new period of
violent partisan conflict. Provocative survey data show that a large share of Americans …

Scholars, policy makers, and the general public have expressed growing concern about the
possibility of large-scale political violence in the United States. Prior research substantiates …

A sizable literature tracing back to Richard Hofstadter's The Paranoid Style (1964) argues
that Republicans and conservatives are more likely to believe conspiracy theories than …

There is widespread concern that rising affective polarization—particularly dislike for
outpartisans—exacerbates Americans' anti-democratic attitudes. Accordingly, scholars and …

Vaccine hesitancy and refusal continue to hamper COVID-19 control efforts. Throughout the
pandemic, scientists and journalists have attributed lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates to a …

The populist use of tropes such as conspiracy theories plays an increasingly important role
in their politics. Populism and conspiracy theories present a number of common traits …

A compelling exploration of concrete strategies to reduce partisan animosity by building on
what Democrats and Republicans have in common. One of the defining features of twenty …

Background Vaccine hesitancy threatens public health. Some evidence suggests that
vaccine hesitancy in Europe may be linked with the success of populist parties, but more …