Antecedents and consequences of COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs: A systematic review

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 301, С. 114912 - 114912

Опубликована: Март 14, 2022

Belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories can have severe consequences; it is therefore crucial to understand this phenomenon, its similarities with general belief, but also how context-dependent. The aim of systematic review provide a comprehensive overview the available research on beliefs and synthesise make widely accessible. We present synthesis belief from 85 international articles, identified appraised through review, line contemporary protocols guidelines for reviews. identify number potential antecedents (individual differences, personality traits, demographic variables, attitudes, thinking styles biases, group identity, trust authorities, social media use), their consequences (protective behaviours, self-centred misguided behaviours such as hoarding pseudoscientific health practices, vaccination intentions, psychological wellbeing, other negative discrimination violence), effect sizes relations beliefs. conclude that understanding both they are context-dependent highly important tackle them, whether pandemic or future threats, climate change.

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

Political Behavior, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 45(2), С. 781 - 804

Опубликована: Июль 7, 2021

Язык: Английский

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The different forms of COVID-19 misinformation and their consequences

Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, an understanding of structure and organization beliefs in conspiracy theories misinformation becomes increasingly critical for addressing threat posed by these dubious ideas. In polling Americans about 11 such ideas, we observed clear groupings that correspond with different individual-level characteristics (e.g., support Trump, distrust scientists) behavioral intentions to take a vaccine, engage social activities). Moreover, found enjoy more support, on average, than dangerous health practices. Our findings suggest several paths policymakers, communicators, scientists minimize spread impact theories.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Misinformation Trends in Australia: Prospective Longitudinal National Survey

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 23(1), С. e23805 - e23805

Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2020

Background Misinformation about COVID-19 is common and has been spreading rapidly across the globe through social media platforms other information systems. Understanding what public knows identifying beliefs based on misinformation can help shape effective health communications to ensure efforts reduce viral transmission are not undermined. Objective This study aimed investigate prevalence factors associated with in Australia their changes over time. Methods prospective, longitudinal national survey was completed by adults (18 years above) April (n=4362), May (n=1882), June (n=1369) 2020. Results Stronger agreement younger age, male gender, lower education level, language than English spoken at home (P<.01 for all). After controlling these variables, were significantly (P<.001) levels of digital literacy, perceived threat COVID-19, confidence government, trust scientific institutions. Analyses specific government-identified revealed 3 clusters: prevention (associated gender age), causation level greater disadvantage), cure age). Lower institutional rejection official government accounts stronger misinformation. Conclusions The findings this highlight important gaps communication effectiveness, which must be addressed prevention.

Язык: Английский

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Can a COVID-19 vaccine live up to Americans’ expectations? A conjoint analysis of how vaccine characteristics influence vaccination intentions

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 272, С. 113642 - 113642

Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Have beliefs in conspiracy theories increased over time?

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(7), С. e0270429 - e0270429

Опубликована: Июль 20, 2022

The public is convinced that beliefs in conspiracy theories are increasing, and many scholars, journalists, policymakers agree. Given the associations between non-normative tendencies, lawmakers have called for policies to address these increases. However, little evidence has been provided demonstrate have, fact, increased over time. We this evidentiary gap. Study 1 investigates change proportion of Americans believing 46 theories; our observations some instances span half a century. 2 examines individuals across six European countries theories. 3 traces about which groups conspiring against "us," while 4 tracks generalized thinking U.S. from 2012 2021. In no instance do we observe systematic an increase conspiracism, however operationalized. discuss theoretical policy implications findings.

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge of Human Monkeypox and Its Relation to Conspiracy Beliefs among Students in Jordanian Health Schools: Filling the Knowledge Gap on Emerging Zoonotic Viruses

Medicina, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 58(7), С. 924 - 924

Опубликована: Июль 11, 2022

Background and Objective: The recent multi-country outbreak of human monkeypox (HMPX) in non-endemic regions poses an emerging public health concern. University students schools/faculties represent a core knowledgeable group that can be helpful to study from point view. As future healthcare workers, assessment their knowledge attitude towards zoonotic viral infections assess taught material courses with potential improvement if gaps were identified. Therefore, we aimed evaluate the level HMPX knowledge, conspiracy beliefs regarding virus infections, as well associated determinants among university studying Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Rehabilitation Jordanian schools/faculties. In addition, sought correlation between extent holding infection. Materials Methods: A convenient sample was obtained through electronic survey distributed late May 2022 using chain-referral approach. Assessment general based on items adopted previously published literature. Results: comprised 615 mean age 20 years majority females (432, 70.2%) medical (n = 351, 57.1%). Out eleven items, three identified correctly by >70% respondents. Only 26.2% respondents 161) knew vaccination prevent is available. Age significantly better for items. Older age, females, affiliation non-medical harboring higher levels infections. Our data also indicate lower beliefs. Conclusion: current pointed generally unsatisfactory Conspiracy widely prevalent, its detrimental impact behavior should evaluated studies.

Язык: Английский

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Are Republicans and Conservatives More Likely to Believe Conspiracy Theories?

Political Behavior, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 45(4), С. 2001 - 2024

Опубликована: Июль 22, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Searching for General Model of Conspiracy Theories and Its Implication for Public Health Policy: Analysis of the Impacts of Political, Psychological, Structural Factors on Conspiracy Beliefs about the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 18(1), С. 266 - 266

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2020

Along with the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, beliefs in conspiracy theories are spreading within and across countries. This study aims to analyze predictors theories. Because previous studies have emphasized only specific political, psychological, or structural factors variables, this constructs an integrated analytical model that includes all three factors. We data from a large-scale survey Koreans (N = 1525) find several results. First, influence Second, when we examine influences authoritarianism, support for minority parties, religiosity, trust SNS (social networking services), perceived risk, anxiety, negative emotions, blame attribution, quantity information, health status, after COVID-19, positively Conversely, President Moon Jae-In’s government, Christianity, control, analytic thinking, knowledge, quality gender, negatively impact these beliefs. Among predictors, anxiety most decisive impacts on

Язык: Английский

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Elite Cues and the Rapid Decline in Trust in Science Agencies on COVID-19

Sociological Perspectives, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 64(5), С. 988 - 1011

Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been marked by political divisions in U.S. public trust of scientists. Such are well known on other topics, but regarding they arose suddenly, with disastrous results. Distrust scientists elsewhere variously explained terms belief systems, cognitive factors, peer influences, or elite cues. Three surveys conducted from March to July 2020 the state New Hampshire observed rapid change, providing a test explanations this case. Trust science agencies such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fell dramatically among Republicans, while views Democrats Independents changed little; Democrat–Republican gap grew 10 64 points. This change coincided reversal toward CDC expressed President Donald Trump amplified conservative media. People expressing lower also report less compliance science-based behavioral recommendations support scientifically informed policies.

Язык: Английский

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