Individuals often come across political conspiracy theories in various daily encounters.
Researchers have mainly investigated predictors of conspiracy beliefs; meanwhile, the …

Conspiracy theories abound in social and political discourse, believed by millions of people
around the world. In this article, we highlight when it is important to engage with people who …

Right‐wing movements across the globe call for system‐changing actions. This
development contradicts the typically assumed resistance to change among the political …

Conspiracy beliefs (ie beliefs in specific conspiracy theories or the more general conspiracy
mentality) are associated with a need for uniqueness and lower adherence to social norms …

Belief in conspiracy theories—such as belief that the earth is flat or that 5G networks cause
cancer—is relatively prominent in the United States. While emerging research has tied self …

Infectious diseases pose significant challenges to public health, leading to illness and even
death. Vaccinations are vital for protecting society, yet beliefs in conspiracy theories related …

Objectification, being treated as a tool to achieve someone's instrumental goals, is a
common phenomenon. A workplace supervisor may view employees solely in terms of their …

The question of how people develop extreme, radical or even terrorist ideas and behaviors
is one which is attracting more and more scientific attention. There are many factors that …

Similar functionalities can also be suspected when looking at the personality dispositions
people bring to the situation. Although psychologists insisted for the longest time that a …

Beliefs in conspiracy theories are related to a diverse set of emotional and behavioral
consequences. However, a theoretical model detailing when a conspiracy theory is more …