Conspiracy mentality and political orientation across 26 countries
People differ in their general tendency to endorse conspiracy theories (that is, conspiracy
mentality). Previous research yielded inconsistent findings on the relationship between …
mentality). Previous research yielded inconsistent findings on the relationship between …
A power‐challenging theory of society, or a conservative mindset? Upward and downward conspiracy theories as ideologically distinct beliefs
Even though conspiracy theories are diverse, they are typically construed as a
homogeneous phenomenon. Using classic theorizations of conspiracy theories by Popper …
homogeneous phenomenon. Using classic theorizations of conspiracy theories by Popper …
Counterfactual thinking as a prebunking strategy to contrast misinformation on COVID-19
M Bertolotti, P Catellani - Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 2023 - Elsevier
Given the complexity of contrasting the spread of fake news and conspiracy theories, past
research has started investigating some novel pre-emptive strategies, such as inoculation …
research has started investigating some novel pre-emptive strategies, such as inoculation …
What is so special about conspiracy theories? Conceptually distinguishing beliefs in conspiracy theories from conspiracy beliefs in psychological research
K Nera, C Schöpfer - Theory & Psychology, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
In psychological research, conspiracy theories are often defined as explanations of events
involving the hidden action of a malevolent group. Such a definition raises a false negative …
involving the hidden action of a malevolent group. Such a definition raises a false negative …
'Who wants to silence us'? Perceived discrimination of conspiracy theory believers increases 'conspiracy theorist'identification when it comes from powerholders–But …
We examined how individuals who may be labelled 'conspiracy theorists' respond to
discrimination against 'conspiracy theorists'. In line with the Rejection‐Identification Model …
discrimination against 'conspiracy theorists'. In line with the Rejection‐Identification Model …
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 …
Tell me what you are like and I will tell you what you believe in: Social representations of COVID-19 in the Americas, Europe and Asia
This study analyzes the range and content of Social Representations (SRs) about the
COVID-19 pandemic in 21 geographical zones from 17 countries in the Americas, Europe …
COVID-19 pandemic in 21 geographical zones from 17 countries in the Americas, Europe …
[PDF][PDF] A “conspiracy theory” conspiracy? A mixed methods investigation of laypeople's rejection (and acceptance) of a controversial label
The label 'conspiracy theory', while part of everyday media discourse, is considered by many
as problematic. In this research, we posit that there exists diverging social representations …
as problematic. In this research, we posit that there exists diverging social representations …
[PDF][PDF] Introduction to the special issue of social representations of Covid-19: Rethinking the pandemic's reality and social representations
In late January, the novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (henceforth named Coronavirus) broke
into our lives, radically changing our habits. Italian citizens, but not only, have been asked …
into our lives, radically changing our habits. Italian citizens, but not only, have been asked …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamiques sociales et formes de la peur
D Jodelet - Nouvelle revue de psychosociologie, 2011 - cairn.info
1 L'incertitude, le risque, l'insécurité, la précaution, la peur sont devenus des thèmes
redondants dans la réflexion des penseurs du monde social contemporain (Beck, 2001; …
redondants dans la réflexion des penseurs du monde social contemporain (Beck, 2001; …