Conspiracy theories have accrued around recent world events, and many of them have
been endorsed by leaders seeking to garner support. Drawing from compensatory control …

This study explored the relationship between scarcity mindset and envy and the possible
mediating mechanisms. We induced participants' scarcity mindset. Individuals with a scarcity …

The complexity of societal risks such as pandemics, artificial intelligence, and climate
change may lead laypeople to rely on experts and authorities when evaluating these threats …

Problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) has been revealed to be shaped by multiple factors.
Nevertheless, limited studies have focused on sense of control, an intrinsic human motive …

Although conspiracy belief may arise from a frustration of psychological needs, research has
yet to investigate these relationships over time. Using four annual waves of longitudinal …

Sociopolitical crises causing uncertainty have accumulated in recent years, providing fertile
ground for the emergence of conspiracy ideations. Computational models constitute …

Natural disasters have threatened human societies throughout history, however, their
psychological effects on people are not fully understood. We hypothesized that natural …

Infectious diseases pose significant challenges to public health, leading to illness and even
death. Vaccinations are vital for protecting society, yet beliefs in conspiracy theories related …

Although conspiracy belief may arise from a frustration of psychological needs, research has
yet to investigate these relationships over time. Using four annual waves of longitudinal …

Abstract Objective To validate the Chinese version of the vaccine conspiracy beliefs scale
(VCBS) and to investigate and compare its correlates among healthcare workers and non …