Conspiracy theories are abundant in social and political discourse, with serious
consequences for individuals, groups, and societies. However, psychological scientists have …

Background The number of psychological studies on conspiracy beliefs has been
systematically growing for about a dozen years, but in recent years, the trend has intensified …

COVID-19 conspiracy theories have proliferated during the global pandemic, and their rapid
spread among certain groups may jeopardize the public health response (eg, undermining …

What does health misinformation look like, and what is its impact? We conducted a
systematic review of 45 articles containing 64 randomized controlled trials (RCTs; N …

Individuals often come across political conspiracy theories in various daily encounters.
Researchers have mainly investigated predictors of conspiracy beliefs; meanwhile, the …

The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated how conspiracy beliefs–that explain important
events as the secret actions of the powerful–can severely impact health choices (such as …

Rationale Conspiracy theories are frequently encountered as they exist across all domains
of life, from interpersonal issues in the workplace to global events. Research has primarily …

We review recent research on the well-established relationship between sense of control
and conspiracy perceptions, identifying challenges and promising new directions. First, we …

Public health measures such as spatial distancing and physical hygiene have been found
effective in mitigating the spread of the coronavirus. However, there is considerable …

Abstract Objective Conspiracy beliefs (CBs) can have substantial consequences on health
behaviours by influencing both conventional and non‐conventional medicine uptake. They …