Conspiracy beliefs could increase fringe political engagement, shows new study
Friday, February 28, 2020 - 04:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Conspiracies abound in society and can have real world impacts when it leads some people to act, whether that means becoming more engaged politically, or less engaged. Previous research linking conspiracy beliefs and political actions provide mixed results. Some studies show people with a conspiracy worldview are more likely to disengage politically, while others show they are more engaged.