The role of interdependent self‐construal in mitigating the effect of conspiratorial beliefs on vaccine acceptance

British Journal of Social Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 64(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2024

Abstract Infectious diseases pose significant challenges to public health, leading illness and even death. Vaccinations are vital for protecting society, yet beliefs in conspiracy theories related infectious increase vaccine hesitancy. This paper delves into vaccination decisions the context of COVID‐19, which continues strain health care system. While past research focuses on countering conspiratorial with cognitive persuasion interventions, we propose a social intervention as an alternative. Our novel seeks mitigate effects by fostering individuals' interdependent self‐construal – viewing oneself relationships. Interdependent was operationalized multiple ways (measured Studies 1, 2 3; manipulated test causality 4 5). Conspiratorial were also Study 5. The results show that association between hesitancy is weakened among individuals whose more accessible. Moreover, this effect mediated prosocial motivation. We discuss implications our findings developing communicating policies potential contexts where may be relevant, thereby providing valuable insights enhancing societal well‐being face beliefs.

Язык: Английский

People with autistic traits are more likely to engage with misinformation and conspiracy theories in a simulated social media context

Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 20

Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2024

Background People with higher levels of autistic traits are shown to be more likely endorse conspiracy theories and misinformation on traditional methods measurement (e.g., self-report). However, such research has been limited by the lack a naturalistic measure theory endorsement that resembles social media platforms.

Язык: Английский