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Records, trust, and misinformation: Using birtherism to understand the influence of conspiracy theories on human information interactions

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology"

DOI: 10.1002/asi.24697

Abstract: Records are persistent representations of activities created by partakers, observers, or their authorized proxies. People are generally willing to trust vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates. However, conspiracy theories and other misinformation… read more here.

Keywords: information; conspiracy; conspiracy theories; misinformation ... See more keywords

Combatting conspiracies in the classroom: Teacher strategies and perceived outcomes

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "British Educational Research Journal"

DOI: 10.1002/berj.3955

Abstract: This article draws on data from a specially commissioned representative survey, which elicited responses from 7691 teachers in primary and secondary schools in England, to examine how teachers perceive young people's engagement with a variety… read more here.

Keywords: conspiracy theories; classroom teacher; conspiracies classroom; conspiracy ... See more keywords

Dark Future: Development and Initial Validation of Artificial Intelligence Conspiracy Beliefs Scale (AICBS)

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Brain and Behavior"

DOI: 10.1002/brb3.70648

Abstract: In the past few years, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its success in many areas of everyday life have attracted global attention. Some discussions have noted that generative AI tools can make… read more here.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; beliefs scale; conspiracy beliefs; conspiracy ... See more keywords
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Do conspiracy theory and mistrust undermine people's intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Austria?

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of community psychology"

DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22714

Abstract: Conspiracy theories flourish during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic especially regarding vaccinations. As the vaccination reluctancy in Austria is high, it is important to understand the antecedents of vaccination intention at the preapproval stage… read more here.

Keywords: vaccine; covid vaccine; conspiracy; covid ... See more keywords

Adapting the generic conspiracist beliefs scale into Turkish and its relationship between critical thinking, information literacy, and media literacy in prospective teachers: a mixed study

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Current Psychology"

DOI: 10.1007/s12144-025-07544-1

Abstract: Conspiracy theories have gained increasing attention in recent years, particularly in education, as they influence individuals’ decision-making and attitudes. To address this issue, we aim to adapt the Generic Conspiracist Beliefs Scale (GCBS) into Turkish… read more here.

Keywords: relationship; literacy; conspiracy; critical thinking ... See more keywords

Vax attacks: How conspiracy theory belief undermines vaccine support

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science"

DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2021.11.001

Abstract: As the world continues to respond to the spread of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease commonly known as COVID-19), it has become clear that one of the most effective strategies for curbing… read more here.

Keywords: covid vaccine; conspiracy; vaccine hesitancy; conspiracy theory ... See more keywords
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[Psychological and psychopathological issues of conspiracy theories: From the COVID-19 health crisis to the existential crisis].

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Annales medico-psychologiques"

DOI: 10.1016/j.amp.2021.03.004

Abstract: Objectives Research on conspiracy theories (CT) has increased significantly in recent years. Studies come from various disciplines in the field of the humanities and social sciences. They show in particular that adherence to CT rebounds… read more here.

Keywords: conspiracy; covid; adherence; health ... See more keywords

The winner knew it all? Conspiracy beliefs and hindsight perspective after the 2016 US general election

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Personality and Individual Differences"

DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2017.11.033

Abstract: Abstract The political campaigns preceding the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election received worldwide media attention that many people followed with great interest. Before the election, there were rumors of how the outcome of this election might… read more here.

Keywords: conspiracy beliefs; conspiracy; winner knew; knew conspiracy ... See more keywords

Does religion predict coronavirus conspiracy beliefs? Centrality of religiosity, religious fundamentalism, and COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Personality and Individual Differences"

DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2021.111413

Abstract: There has been an increasing interest in the relationship between religion and psychosocial functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, emerging recent findings suggest that religiousness may have a Janus-face impact on how people cope with… read more here.

Keywords: centrality religiosity; conspiracy; religious fundamentalism; conspiracy beliefs ... See more keywords

On the metapragmatics of ‘conspiracy theory’: Scepticism and epistemological debates in online conspiracy comments

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of Pragmatics"

DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2021.02.010

Abstract: Abstract Conspiracy theories are powerful narratives that can decisively shape people's understandings of the world. Despite a long-standing scholarly interest, however, they have not yet been analysed from the angle of metapragmatics. A metapragmatic approach… read more here.

Keywords: conspiracy theory; scepticism epistemological; theory scepticism; metapragmatics conspiracy ... See more keywords

Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs, mistrust, and compliance with government guidelines in England

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Psychological Medicine"

DOI: 10.1017/s0033291720001890

Abstract: Abstract Background An invisible threat has visibly altered the world. Governments and key institutions have had to implement decisive responses to the danger posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Imposed change will increase the likelihood that… read more here.

Keywords: conspiracy beliefs; government guidelines; coronavirus conspiracy; compliance government ... See more keywords