“I Know Things They Don’t Know!”: The Role of Need for Uniqueness in Belief in Conspiracy Theories
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DOI: 10.1027/1864-9335/a000306
Abstract: In the current research, we investigated whether belief in conspiracy theories satisfies people’s need for uniqueness. We found that the tendency to believe in conspiracy theories was associated with the feeling of possessing scarce information… read more here.
Keywords: need uniqueness; conspiracy; conspiracy theories; belief conspiracy ... See more keywords
Belief in conspiracy theories: The predictive role of schizotypy, Machiavellianism, and primary psychopathy
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225964
Abstract: A conspiracy theory refers to an alternative explanation of an event involving a conspirator plot organised by powerful people or organisations. Belief in conspiracy theories is related to negative societal outcomes such as poor medical… read more here.
Keywords: belief conspiracy; conspiracy; conspiracy theories; primary psychopathy ... See more keywords
The impact of risk perceptions and belief in conspiracy theories on COVID-19 pandemic-related behaviours
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263716
Abstract: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories about the virus spread rapidly, and whilst governments across the globe put in place different restrictions and guidelines to contain the pandemic, these were not universally adhered to. This… read more here.
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Science vs. Conspiracy Theory about COVID-19: Need for Cognition and Openness to Experience Increased Belief in Conspiracy-Theoretical Postings on Social Media
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DOI: 10.3390/bs12110435
Abstract: In the context of COVID-19 virus containment, there is a lack of acceptance of preventive measures in the population. The present work investigated which factors influence the belief in scientific propositions compared with belief in… read more here.
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On Some Factors Contributing to Belief in Conspiracy Theories
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DOI: 10.36941/ajis-2023-0056
Abstract: The objective of this study is to examine some of the factors contributing to belief in conspiracy theories. They have gained considerable popularity among the public in recent years. They react more and more often… read more here.
Keywords: conspiracy; conspiracy theories; factors contributing; belief conspiracy ... See more keywords