Who believes in conspiracy theories? A meta-analysis on personality correlates
L Stasielowicz - Journal of Research in Personality, 2022 - Elsevier
Conspiracy theories are ubiquitous (eg, 9/11, COVID-19) and can have negative
consequences (eg, prejudice). Thus, there is an increasing need for evidence-based …
consequences (eg, prejudice). Thus, there is an increasing need for evidence-based …
The efficacy of interventions in reducing belief in conspiracy theories: A systematic review
Conspiracy beliefs have become a topic of increasing interest among behavioural
researchers. While holding conspiracy beliefs has been associated with several detrimental …
researchers. While holding conspiracy beliefs has been associated with several detrimental …
[HTML][HTML] Are republicans and conservatives more likely to believe conspiracy theories?
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 …
that Republicans and conservatives are more likely to believe conspiracy theories than …
Cause and effect: On the antecedents and consequences of conspiracy theory beliefs
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 …
which were in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies are often motivated by …
[HTML][HTML] Why do narcissists find conspiracy theories so appealing?
Narcissism—a conviction about one's superiority and entitlement to special treatment—is a
robust predictor of belief in conspiracy theories. Recent developments in the study of …
robust predictor of belief in conspiracy theories. Recent developments in the study of …
On modeling the correlates of conspiracy thinking
While a robust literature on the psychology of conspiracy theories has identified dozens of
characteristics correlated with conspiracy theory beliefs, much less attention has been paid …
characteristics correlated with conspiracy theory beliefs, much less attention has been paid …
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 …
Conspiratorial thinking as a precursor to opposition to COVID-19 vaccination in the US: a multi-year study from 2018 to 2021
D Romer, KH Jamieson - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Despite widespread availability of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in the US, only
about 66% of the eligible US population had taken the recommended initial doses of the …
about 66% of the eligible US population had taken the recommended initial doses of the …
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 …
The role of conspiracy mindset in reducing support for child vaccination for COVID-19 in the United States
D Romer, KH Jamieson - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction We have previously proposed and tested a model that predicts reluctance to
vaccinate against COVID-19 in the US from embrace of a conspiracy mindset that distrusts …
vaccinate against COVID-19 in the US from embrace of a conspiracy mindset that distrusts …