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British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Social norms are powerful predictors of pro‐environmental behaviour. At the same time, conspiracy beliefs are prevalent that can reduce individuals' efforts to act pro‐environmentally and might impede the influence of social norms. Across three cross‐sectional studies in three countries (Germany, UK, US; total N = 1037), we investigated the ...
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Conspiracy belief and the willful ignorance of information
Current Opinion in PsychologyThe idea that conspiracy believers are prone to willful ignorance is widespread, yet many seemingly supporting studies lack designs suited to test this claim. Emerging research that actually examines willful ignorance along the information processing stream provides a more nuanced and optimistic picture. While there is initial (though limited) evidence
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British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract In the current research, we use network analysis to examine the structure, ideological foundations and correlates of climate change conspiracy theories, distinguishing between denialist and warmist beliefs. Denialist beliefs, typically endorsed on the political right, claim that climate change is exaggerated, whereas warmist beliefs, more ...
Dylan de Gourville +2 more
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British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This study examined the relationships between generalized trust, climate change conspiracy beliefs and freecycling – a community‐based free‐item sharing pro‐environmental behaviour. It also explored the role of societal factors in relation to participation in freecycling, as well as how they are associated with these relationships.
Algae K. Y. Au +2 more
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The world is an unjust place: The impact of lifetime adversity on belief in conspiracy theories
British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Conspiracy mentality ‐ the tendency to view important events as the product of secret plots by powerful groups ‐ is known to arise from collective victimization and discrimination. Yet less is understood about how adversities such as illness, financial loss, or trauma, unrelated to social identity, foster such beliefs.
Daniel Jolley +2 more
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Bioethics and the World Order: A Curious Coincidence Between Chinese and African Approaches
Developing World Bioethics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The post‐1945 world order is standardly pictured as a Westphalian system, in which each state is equal under the law with sovereign authority over its territories. This paper argues that the Westphalian system is changing and examines the implications for bioethics. We show that cross‐border health, economic, ecologic, and sociopolitical risks
Nancy S. Jecker +2 more
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Investigation of Misleading Techniques Used in Online Fluoride Misinformation
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Fluoride misinformation can fuel anti‐fluoridation movements, influencing political decisions and dental treatment choices. This study aimed to elucidate the misleading techniques used to produce online fluoride misinformation. Methodology Two independent investigators searched scientific databases for references that supported or ...
Matheus Lotto +4 more
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Accelerating Platform User Growth: Pinduoduo's Multi‐Motivational Selfish Referral Strategy
Information Systems Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Referral strategies, whereby existing platform users recruit new users and thereby strengthen same‐side network effects, have long been central to digital platforms' efforts to grow the installed user base. Current referral strategies often require the referee to complete a transaction as a prerequisite for the referrer to receive the reward ...
Runyu Shi +2 more
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