Why do people believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories?

Why do people believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories?

As conspiracy theories about COVID-19 take root in the United States, understanding the psychological foundations of conspiracy beliefs is increasingly critical. Our research shows that beliefs in two popular variants of COVID-19 conspiracy theory are the joint product of the psychological predispos...

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Main Authors: Joseph E. Uscinski, Adam M. Enders, Casey Klofstad, Michelle Seelig, John Funchion, Caleb Everett, Stefan Wuchty, Kamal Premaratne, Manohar Murthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Harvard Kennedy School 2020-04-01
Series:Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review
Subjects:
conspiracy theories
covid-19
disinformation
partisan issues
psychology
Online Access:https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/why-do-people-believe-covid-19-conspiracy-theories/

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https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/why-do-people-believe-covid-19-conspiracy-theories/

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