The COVID‐19 pandemic and the search for structure: Social media and conspiracy theories
The study outlines a model for how the COVID‐19 pandemic has uniquely exacerbated the
propagation of conspiracy beliefs and subsequent harmful behaviors. The pandemic has led …
propagation of conspiracy beliefs and subsequent harmful behaviors. The pandemic has led …
Sense of control and conspiracy perceptions: Generative directions on a well-worn path
We review recent research on the well-established relationship between sense of control
and conspiracy perceptions, identifying challenges and promising new directions. First, we …
and conspiracy perceptions, identifying challenges and promising new directions. First, we …
Support for leaders who use conspiratorial rhetoric: The role of personal control and political identity
Conspiracy theories have accrued around recent world events, and many of them have
been endorsed by leaders seeking to garner support. Drawing from compensatory control …
been endorsed by leaders seeking to garner support. Drawing from compensatory control …
Mitigating and managing COVID-19 conspiratorial beliefs
Background/Aim Belief in COVID-19 related conspiracy theories is a widespread and
consequential problem that healthcare leaders need to confront. In this article, we draw on …
consequential problem that healthcare leaders need to confront. In this article, we draw on …