All Outputs (5)

Discrimination, HIV conspiracy theories and pre-exposure prophylaxis acceptability in gay men (2020)
Journal Article

Background: Combination prevention, which includes pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), is essential for achieving the zero HIV infections target in the UK by 2030. It is important to assess attitudes towards PrEP in at-risk populations. This study focus... Read More about Discrimination, HIV conspiracy theories and pre-exposure prophylaxis acceptability in gay men.

Conspiracy Theories in the Classroom: Problems and Potential Solutions (2020)
Journal Article

Conspiracy narratives and speculative rumors of a conspiracist nature are intermittently popular in youth culture, as well as in political discourse. The general motivations of conspiracy beliefs relate to essential needs (for knowledge, to feel safe... Read More about Conspiracy Theories in the Classroom: Problems and Potential Solutions.

Oral hygiene effects verbal and nonverbal displays of confidence (2020)
Journal Article

Although oral hygiene is known to impact self-confidence and self-esteem, little is known about how it influences our interpersonal behavior. Using a wearable, multi-sensor device, we examined differences in consumers’ individual and interpersonal co... Read More about Oral hygiene effects verbal and nonverbal displays of confidence.

Looking out for myself: Exploring the relationship between conspiracy mentality, perceived personal risk, and COVID?19 prevention measures (2020)
Journal Article

Objectives. This research examined how conspiracy mentality may affect compliance with preventive health measures necessary to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and the underlying motivations to comply. Design and Method. We conducted two cross-sectional... Read More about Looking out for myself: Exploring the relationship between conspiracy mentality, perceived personal risk, and COVID?19 prevention measures.

Pylons ablaze: Examining the role of 5G COVID?19 conspiracy beliefs and support for violence (2020)
Journal Article

Amid increased acts of violence against telecommunication engineers and property, this pre?registered study (N = 601 Britons) investigated the association between beliefs in 5G COVID?19 conspiracy theories and the justification and willingness to us... Read More about Pylons ablaze: Examining the role of 5G COVID?19 conspiracy beliefs and support for violence.