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A recent study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology reveals that people who struggle to distinguish between different negative emotions are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. Additionally, these individuals often engage in rumination, a maladaptive strategy for emotion regulation. The findings suggest that improving emotional granularity— the ability to identify and describe emotions accurately—may help individuals manage their emotions better and reduce their susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs. “Particularly on the internet and in social networks, you often come across expl...
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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 reduced communication and often the breakdown of relationships. QAnon emerged in late 2017 and quickly gained attention for its extensive, if not outlandish, set of beliefs. Central to QAnon is the notion that a secretive government insider known as “Q” is revealing vital secrets about a supposed glob...
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A recent study published in the Journal of Individual Differences has shed light on the psychological factors influencing conspiracy thinking. The research found that existential isolation and alienation are both significant predictors of conspiracy beliefs. However, loneliness did not have a significant impact on such beliefs. Conspiracy theorists are frequently stereotyped as isolated individuals, often depicted as reclusive figures wearing “tinfoil hats.” But this image has evolved significantly, with contemporary research recognizing that conspiracy beliefs are no longer fringe phenomena b...
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Recent research has found a strong connection between belief in various conspiracy theories and antisemitism in the United Kingdom. This study, detailed in the journal Contemporary Jewry, found that antisemitic attitudes toward Jewish individuals are strongly linked to beliefs in personal well-being conspiracies. Meanwhile, antisemitic views related to the State of Israel and its supporters correlate more with theories about governmental wrongdoing. The correlation between antisemitism and conspiracy beliefs is not new and has been documented in historical studies. However, limited research ha...
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Conspiracy theories are traditionally thought to drive vaccination hesitancy, leading public health campaigns to focus on debunking these myths to increase vaccination uptake. However, recent research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests a more complex interaction. While conspiracy beliefs about COVID-19 can indeed exacerbate hesitancy toward vaccination, the study provides stronger evidence that vaccination hesitancy itself can lead to an increase in conspiracy beliefs, suggesting a rationalization process that evolved as the pandemic progressed. “Vaccination is ...
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As misinformation and radicalisation rise, it’s tempting to look for something to blame: the internet, social media personalities, sensationalised political campaigns, religion, or conspiracy theories. And once we’ve settled on a cause, solutions usually follow: do more fact-checking, regulate advertising, ban YouTubers deemed to have “gone too far”. However, if these strategies were the whole answer, we should already be seeing a decrease in people being drawn into fringe communities and beliefs, and less misinformation in the online environment. We’re not. In new research published in the Jo...
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In recent research published in the journal Violence Against Women, scientists have shed light on the relationship between the belief in conspiracy theories about feminists, sexism, and the acceptance of rape myths. Their findings suggest that individuals harboring higher levels of hostile sexism are more inclined to accept rape myths, particularly when exposed to feminist conspiracy theories. This connection highlights the interplay between political predispositions, sexist ideologies, and conspiracy beliefs in shaping attitudes toward sexual violence. “Conspiracy theories can take an intergr...
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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 theories. The new research was published in the Journal of Social Psychology. Conspiracy theories are beliefs that suggest significant events or situations result from secret, often malevolent, plots by groups or individuals. They typically contest the official narrative provided by authoritative so...
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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 COVID-19 providing a strong foundation for such beliefs. Prior research has covered the human tendency to cling to conspiracy narratives, suggesting a deep-rooted inclination to find patterns and intentions in world events — and attributing them to the actions of malevolent groups. This present research...
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A recent study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo has shed light on the intricate web of factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and resistance. The study, published in the Journal of Computational Social Science, identifies online political engagement, conspiracy theories, and spirituality as significant influences shaping anti-vaccine beliefs across different societal groups. The findings are based on an extensive analysis of nearly 100,000,000 posts on the social media platform Twitter (now known as X). To conduct their study, Professor Fujio Toriumi from the Department of Sy...
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