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The social consequences of conspiracism: exposure to conspiracy theories decreases intentions to engage in politics and to reduce one’s carbon footprint

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Jolley, Daniel, Douglas, Karen M.·2014·British Journal of Psychology
DOI 10.1111/bjop.12018
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The current studies explored the social consequences of exposure to conspiracy theories. In Study 1, participants were exposed to a range of conspiracy theories concerning government involvement in significant events such as the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Results revealed that exposure to information supporting conspiracy theories reduced participants' intentions to engage in politics, relative to participants who were given information refuting conspiracy theories. This effect was mediated by feelings of political powerlessness. In Study 2, participants were exposed to conspiracy theories concerning the issue of climate change. Results revealed that exposure to information supporting the conspiracy theories reduced participants' intentions to reduce their carbon footprint, relative to participants who were given refuting information, or those in a control condition. This effect was mediated by powerlessness with respect to climate change, uncertainty, and disillusionment. Exposure to climate change conspiracy theories also influenced political intentions, an effect mediated by political powerlessness. The current findings suggest that conspiracy theories may have potentially significant social consequences, and highlight the need for further research on the social psychology of conspiracism.

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Authors
Jolley, D., & Douglas, K. M.
Affiliations
University of Kent (GB)
Corresponding author
  • Jolley, Daniel
  • Douglas, Karen M.
ORCID
Venue
British Journal of Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2013-01-04
Volume
105
Issue
1
Pages
35-56
ISSN
  • 0007-1269 (ISSN-L)
  • 2044-8295
DOI
10.1111/bjop.12018
OpenAlex
W1995170713
Cited by
685
References
67
Citations by year
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FWCI
46.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • British Journal of Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Northumbria Research Link (Northumbria University) (acceptedVersion)
  • Staffordshire Online Repository (Staffordshire University) (acceptedVersion)
  • Kent Academic Repository (University of Kent) (acceptedVersion)
  • Lancaster EPrints (Lancaster University) (submittedVersion)
  • Repository@Nottingham (University of Nottingham) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • Repository@Nottingham (University of Nottingham) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Misinformation and Its Impacts
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Social and Intergroup Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
Keywords
conspiracy beliefs, conspiracy theories, political participation, political impotence, uncertainty, political disillusionment
MeSH terms
Analysis of Variance, Female, Government, United Kingdom, Homicide, Humans, Deception, Male, Models, Psychological, Persuasive Communication, Politics, Power, Psychological, Psychology, Social, Public Opinion, Surveys and Questionnaires, Students, Intention, Uncertainty, Trust, Young Adult, Climate Change, Carbon Footprint

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