W Pian, J Chi, F Ma - Information processing & management, 2021 - Elsevier
An unprecedented infodemic has been witnessed to create massive damage to human society. However, it was not thoroughly investigated. This systematic review aims to (1) …
KM Douglas - Group processes & intergroup relations, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Conspiracy theories started to appear on social media immediately after the first news about COVID-19. Is the virus a hoax? Is it a bioweapon designed in a Chinese laboratory? These …
G Pennycook - Advances in experimental social psychology, 2023 - Elsevier
Humans have the capacity, but perhaps not always the willingness, for great intelligence. From global warming to the spread of misinformation and beyond, our species is facing …
KN Fountoulakis, G Karakatsoulis, S Abraham… - European …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction There are few published empirical data on the effects of COVID‐19 on mental health, and until now, there is no large international study. Material and methods During the …
During COVID-19, conspiracy theories were intensely discussed in the media. Generally, both believing in conspiracy theories (ie, explanations for events based on powerholders' …
Wide-spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for communicating public health recommendations. Should campaigns to promote protective …
Background We investigated if people's response to the official recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with conspiracy beliefs related to COVID-19, a distrust in …
Background Misinformation about COVID-19 is common and has been spreading rapidly across the globe through social media platforms and other information systems …
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a global health crisis, so adherence to government guidelines and public health advice is critical in reducing transmission rates. Despite this, it …