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A new comprehensive analysis suggests that while conspiracy beliefs are deeply entrenched, they are not entirely resistant to change. The findings indicate that specific intervention strategies, particularly those involving direct fact-checking and alternative explanations, can achieve modest …
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A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships has shed light on how belief in the QAnon conspiracy theory affects family dynamics. By analyzing over 75,000 sentences referencing “family” from the subreddit r/QAnonCasualties, the study revealed a wide range of emotional, …
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A new series of studies published in the Journal of Social Issues suggests that spite—a desire to harm others even at one’s own expense—may help explain why some people are drawn to conspiracy theories. The research, conducted by psychologists at Staffordshire University and the University of …
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A new study published in the journal Political Psychology sheds light on how conspiracy beliefs about the coronavirus disease pandemic might shape people’s sense of financial security. The researchers first analyzed large-scale data gathered in 17 European nations and found that, overall, …
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A study published in Political Research Quarterly has uncovered a notable link between antisemitism and conspiracy theories, with significant differences based on political affiliation. For supporters of Joe Biden, exposure to conspiracy content heightened their views of Jewish political and …
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A recent study published in Public Understanding of Science has shed light on how retractions of scientific papers, intended to correct errors and maintain the integrity of research, can be twisted on social media to spread misinformation and erode public trust in science. Researchers found that …
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Why did so many Trump supporters continue to back him after his claims of election fraud in 2020 were disproven? A study published in PS: Political Science & Politics suggests that a deep psychological bond with the former president—referred to as “identity fusion”—played a key role in shaping …
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Recent research provides insight into how belief in the QAnon conspiracy theory can strain interpersonal relationships. The qualitative study, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, reveals how followers’ deep entrenchment in QAnon can alienate their loved ones, leading to …
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A series of three studies revealed that individuals with pronounced psychological entitlement were more likely to have visited non-essential venues such as buffets, spas, and casinos during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and that these risky behaviors were related to heightened belief in conspiracy …
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The journal Frontiers in Psychology has recently published a study showing a significant link between religiosity and the belief in COVID-19 conspiracy narratives — mediated by a conspiracy mentality. The context of the present study lies in the surge of conspiracy theories during crises — with …
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