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Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain.
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The overall tone indicates high interest and moderate agreement with the article, with posts referencing its influence and importance, such as noting its citation count and framing conspiracy beliefs as emotionally driven. Words like 'bona fide research topic' and references to social identities suggest that users see this work as a meaningful contribution to understanding social discussions around conspiracies.
Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the article and recognize conspiracy theories as a legitimate research area, with some posts emphasizing its significance for understanding social dynamics.
Posts demonstrate high curiosity and focus on the topic, referencing the article’s influence, citations, and implications, which suggests strong interest.
Some users critically engage with the ideas, discussing emotional and social factors, but the majority show appreciation or recognition rather than deep critique.
The conversations reflect awareness of the research’s relevance, especially in explaining societal behaviors and emotional motivations, indicating moderate perceived impact.
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- The text explains how research on conspiracy theories has developed over the past decade and highlights four key principles: they significantly impact health, relationships, and safety; they are widely believed across different cultures and times; they are driven more by negative emotions than rational thinking; and they are linked to psychological motivations related to intergroup conflict.
- It suggests that understanding these principles can help guide future research and policy efforts to address the influence of conspiracy theories.
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Most liked on X and BlueskySince these theories are rooted in emotion, we must teach ourselves to become critical thinkers. We also need to instill hope and empowerment when people feel a lack of control. Finally, we must correct power imbalances and protect disenfranchised groups. https://t.co/xd6M61Fh3Q
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain ~ Jan‐Willem van Prooijen and Karen M. Douglas https://t.co/3GSKwhW4nv
@goniboza https://t.co/96aSzm3MA3
@SWBdejong @Stranger_Things References this paper introducing a special issue in EJSP from 2018 about conspiracy theories. https://t.co/VSYFzlzQBF
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain. European Journal of Social Psychology. https://t.co/B6tr9CMHjt https://t.co/WkEirxDhiK
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https://t.co/ZoLmdUPjGp "Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain" 9/n
@eyeslasho 8/ in a derogatory way to virtue signal, stigmatize research into the topic, and to signal that true conspiracies are few and far between - ie. pseudo malicious science. "Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain" https://t.co/AvsXh9Hdqs
@a 2474580_05 Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain 1 August 2018 European Journal of Social Psychology Volume 48, Issue 7 Pages: 897-1022 December 2018 Wiley Online Library
@ShoichiYokoyoko @UlZjvKwA8UnQyH @oyukihan1126 所謂“陰謀論”という言葉が出来る前から、所謂“陰謀論”と言われる様なものは古代ローマ時代から有った様ですね。 https://t.co/oU8jnwBRXB
@arab_sapien This article has been cited 477 times
@Tankgorl @YoMollyF Conspiracies are often consequential, universal, emotional and social. https://t.co/KwSgDGEnYH.
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain - PMC https://t.co/KOYlrfhK20
@theflyinggaruda @minicnair @AbhishBanerj There. There it is. That clarity! That confidence! That certainty! That unflinching belief in conspiracy theories! It is now a bona fide research topic! https://t.co/TV3amIJEFJ
@SWBdejong @Stranger_Things References this paper introducing a special issue in EJSP from 2018 about conspiracy theories. https://t.co/VSYFzlzQBF
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain https://t.co/bMsTM7B8Jw
5/ Gruppenzugehörigkeit: Ein wichtiger Faktor bei Verschwörungstheorien ist das "Wir"-Gefühl. Im Zuge der Pandemie hat sich in der massnahmekritischen Bewegung eine starke soziale Identität gebildet, die nun im Lichte einer neuen Krise fortbesteht. https://t.co/u3q60wv1nT
RT @DaveLeeERMD: Since these theories are rooted in emotion, we must teach ourselves to become critical thinkers. We also need to instill h…
RT @DaveLeeERMD: Since these theories are rooted in emotion, we must teach ourselves to become critical thinkers. We also need to instill h…
RT @DaveLeeERMD: Since these theories are rooted in emotion, we must teach ourselves to become critical thinkers. We also need to instill h…
RT @DaveLeeERMD: Since these theories are rooted in emotion, we must teach ourselves to become critical thinkers. We also need to instill h…
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain - Prooijen - 2018 - European Journal of Social Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/fo1a6pEZQ2
RT @DaveLeeERMD: Since these theories are rooted in emotion, we must teach ourselves to become critical thinkers. We also need to instill h…
Since these theories are rooted in emotion, we must teach ourselves to become critical thinkers. We also need to instill hope and empowerment when people feel a lack of control. Finally, we must correct power imbalances and protect disenfranchised groups. https://t.co/xd6M61Fh3Q
@goniboza https://t.co/96aSzm3MA3
@pierredevos @nybooks Source: Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain Jan-Willem van Prooijen, & Karen M. Douglas
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain. European Journal of Social Psychology. https://t.co/B6tr9CMHjt https://t.co/WkEirxDhiK
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain https://t.co/0Wj8Epk9kk
Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain ~ Jan‐Willem van Prooijen and Karen M. Douglas https://t.co/3GSKwhW4nv
For Love of Conspiracy Theories Two such scientists, Prooijen and Douglas, published a paper “Belief in Conspiracy Theories: Basic principles of an emerging research domain” in which they summarised the findings of this emerging domain of research.
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