A moth to a flame? Fulfilling connectedness needs through romantic relationships protects conspiracy theorists against COVID-19 misinformation
Conspiracy theorists’ unpopular opinions likely make them more apprehensive about interactions with others, frustrating their need to belong. Therefore, they may be susceptible to believing misinformation because evidence that others share their beliefs provides “social proof” that they can expect i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-01-01
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Series: | Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666622723000242 |