Karen Douglas, a professor of social psychology at the University of Kent, studies the psychology of conspiracy theories.
A confrontational approach to resolving conflicts may serve to entrench opposing views.
Podcast interview on conspiracy theories and how they have materialized in the era of COVID-19.
What does psychological science have to say about conspiracy theories, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic? [May 27, 2020]
A psychological study in Europe has overturned some long held assumptions about people who hold conspiracy-beliefs.
Childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Global warming is confirmed by science. And yet, many people believe claims to the contrary. Why does misinformation stick?
Trust in others and confidence in societal institutions are at their lowest point in over three decades, analyses of national survey data reveal.
