All Outputs (4)

A social norms approach intervention to address misperceptions of anti-vaccine conspiracy beliefs amongst UK parents (2021)
Journal Article

Anti-vaccine conspiracy beliefs among parents can reduce vaccination intentions. Parents’ beliefs in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories are also related to their perceptions of other parents’ conspiracy beliefs. Further, research has shown that parents... Read More about A social norms approach intervention to address misperceptions of anti-vaccine conspiracy beliefs amongst UK parents.

Examining the links between conspiracy beliefs and the EU “Brexit” referendum vote in the UK: Evidence from a two-wave survey (2021)
Journal Article

This research examined the link between conspiracy beliefs and political decisions in the context of the 2016 European Union referendum in the United Kingdom. In a longitudinal study, we surveyed British participants at two-time points (one week befo... Read More about Examining the links between conspiracy beliefs and the EU “Brexit” referendum vote in the UK: Evidence from a two-wave survey.

“If they believe, then so shall I”: Perceived beliefs of the in-group predict conspiracy theory belief (2021)
Journal Article

Conspiracy beliefs are widespread and can have detrimental consequences. As perceived social norms can exert a powerful influence on individuals, we investigated the relationship between perceived conspiracy belief norms and personal endorsement, and... Read More about “If they believe, then so shall I”: Perceived beliefs of the in-group predict conspiracy theory belief.

Measuring adolescents’ beliefs in conspiracy theories: Development and validation of the Adolescent Conspiracy Beliefs Questionnaire (ACBQ) (2021)
Journal Article

Four studies (total n=961) developed and validated the Adolescent Conspiracy Beliefs Questionnaire (ACBQ). Initial items were developed in collaboration with teachers. An exploratory factor analysis (Study 1, n=208, aged 11–14) and a student focus gr... Read More about Measuring adolescents’ beliefs in conspiracy theories: Development and validation of the Adolescent Conspiracy Beliefs Questionnaire (ACBQ).