J Pers Soc Psychol March 2022 PMID 34618475

Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims.

Ying Lin, Y Charles Zhang, Daphna Oyserman

Mentions

27
Peak: 12 in Oct 2021
across 4 sources since Oct 2021

Extended reach

236,785
potential audience

Total likes

67

Video views

500

Mentions per month

Oct 2021 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter21 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions focus on how collectivist tendencies increase susceptibility to fake news and pseudoscience, with phrases like 'believe in pseudoscience' and references to 'collectivism' emphasizing the core message. The formal tone and references to studies underscore a serious, analytical attitude, illustrating the perceived relevance and influence of the research findings.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly agree with the article's findings, emphasizing how collectivism influences belief in false or empty claims.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, engaging with the topic of social values and their effects on belief systems, but not overwhelmingly so.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts analyze the implications of collectivism on belief formation, reflecting deep engagement with the research's significance.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the perceived importance of understanding how social and cultural factors shape misinformation, indicating a moderate impact.

Top posts

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Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims https://t.co/6rCdEeYLda

Oct 8, 2021 · 27 likes · 11 shares · 9,243 followers View post →
Scott Lincicome
@scottlincicome · X

"Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." https://t.co/p4mhHR7Tbx https://t.co/nzPPY9UI9j

Nov 19, 2021 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 99,026 followers View post →
Mark Rubin
@RubinPsyc · X

Belief in fake news: New article in JPSP finds "people who score higher in collectivism (valuing connection and fitting in) are more likely to find fake news meaningful and believe in pseudoscience" Publisher: https://t.co/zbzR1Z71WL Open acess: https://t.co/qJhv1NXjmG https://t.co/jXk6RJXOr7

Oct 8, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 3,142 followers View post →
Carl Sidenvall
@carsiden · X

Fredagsläsning: "Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." @AronFlam @Ivarpi @lindgren_p https://t.co/6EqFJIInug

Jan 21, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,086 followers View post →
Carl Sidenvall
@carsiden · X

@cospaia_se @PerBylund Lästips "Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." https://t.co/DtnXfLzvn9

Jan 21, 2022 · 1 like · 2,086 followers View post →
kpcswd
@kpcswd · X

Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims People who score higher in collectivism (valuing connection and fitting in) are more likely to find fake news meaningful and believe in pseudoscience (Studies 1 to 3). https://t.co/gE07jqfioU

Jan 21, 2022 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →

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Arya Kulivand
@AryaKulivand · X

Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims. https://t.co/H1QHFLcFlK

Feb 2, 2022 · 114 followers View post →
kpcswd
@kpcswd · X

Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims People who score higher in collectivism (valuing connection and fitting in) are more likely to find fake news meaningful and believe in pseudoscience (Studies 1 to 3). https://t.co/gE07jqfioU

Jan 21, 2022 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
Aron Flam
@AronFlam · X

RT @carsiden: Fredagsläsning: "Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." @AronFlam @Ivarpi @…

Jan 21, 2022 · 1 share · 81,711 followers View post →
Carl Sidenvall
@carsiden · X

@cospaia_se @PerBylund Lästips "Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." https://t.co/DtnXfLzvn9

Jan 21, 2022 · 1 like · 2,086 followers View post →
Carl Sidenvall
@carsiden · X

Fredagsläsning: "Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." @AronFlam @Ivarpi @lindgren_p https://t.co/6EqFJIInug

Jan 21, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,086 followers View post →
Dr.Bart Andrews@BHR
@BartAndrews · X

RT @scottlincicome: "Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." https://t.co/p4mhHR7Tbx https…

Nov 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 12,132 followers View post →
Daniel Day Jewish
@DanielDayJewish · X

RT @scottlincicome: "Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." https://t.co/p4mhHR7Tbx https…

Nov 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,316 followers View post →
Scott Lincicome
@scottlincicome · X

"Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims." https://t.co/p4mhHR7Tbx https://t.co/nzPPY9UI9j

Nov 19, 2021 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 99,026 followers View post →
Anathemata
@Faenerator · X

https://t.co/SB1vWdXOoL Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims. https://t.co/FJCU9lZQFP

Nov 17, 2021 · 195 followers View post →
ジモティーFreePalestine
@air4GoPFfeJd · X

RT @myuuko: 他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: C…

Oct 11, 2021 · 11 shares · 43 followers View post →
Mark Rubin
@RubinPsyc · X

RT @RubinPsyc: Belief in fake news: New article in JPSP finds "people who score higher in collectivism (valuing connection and fitting in)…

Oct 9, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,142 followers View post →
Constantina Badea
@ConstantinaBade · X

RT @RubinPsyc: Belief in fake news: New article in JPSP finds "people who score higher in collectivism (valuing connection and fitting in)…

Oct 9, 2021 · 3 shares · 455 followers View post →
海老
@evil_empire1982 · X

RT @myuuko: 他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: C…

Oct 8, 2021 · 11 shares · 1,253 followers View post →
mat marques, ph.d. ||| @fabiovelo@bsky.social
@fabiovelo · X

RT @RubinPsyc: Belief in fake news: New article in JPSP finds "people who score higher in collectivism (valuing connection and fitting in)…

Oct 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,115 followers View post →
Mark Rubin
@RubinPsyc · X

Belief in fake news: New article in JPSP finds "people who score higher in collectivism (valuing connection and fitting in) are more likely to find fake news meaningful and believe in pseudoscience" Publisher: https://t.co/zbzR1Z71WL Open acess: https://t.co/qJhv1NXjmG https://t.co/jXk6RJXOr7

Oct 8, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 3,142 followers View post →
えぬ崎
@Enuzaki · X

RT @myuuko: 他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: C…

Oct 8, 2021 · 11 shares · 531 followers View post →
藤田直哉@『小島秀夫論』『宮﨑駿論』6月
@naoya_fujita · X

RT @myuuko: 他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: C…

Oct 8, 2021 · 11 shares · 18,092 followers View post →
ulvsblakk
@urtyp_ · X

RT @myuuko: 他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: C…

Oct 8, 2021 · 11 shares · 62 followers View post →
螺旋
@taishi47351576 · X

RT @myuuko: 他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: C…

Oct 8, 2021 · 11 shares · 24 followers View post →
mammy999
@dddvdgaarunara · X

RT @myuuko: 他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: C…

Oct 8, 2021 · 11 shares · 300 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

他人との繋がりや適合性を気にする(集団主義な)ほど,フェイクニュースを信じたり,ランダム生成の曖昧文に意味を見出したり,意味付けしたりする傾向が強かったよという研究。/ Seeing meaning even when none may exist: Collectivism increases belief in empty claims https://t.co/6rCdEeYLda

Oct 8, 2021 · 27 likes · 11 shares · 9,243 followers View post →