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Study Links Political Conspiracy Beliefs to Psychology and Loyalty

4/20/2026

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A study in Political Psychology finds that belief in political conspiracy theories is shaped by psychological traits and political loyalties.
Researchers analyzed data from 10,765 participants across the United States and Israel, finding that those with strong conspiracy thinking endorse rumors about rivals, especially in the United States.
Limitations include the focus on two countries and potential reverse causality, with future work urged in different social contexts.

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A study in Political Psychology finds that belief in political conspiracy theories is shaped by psychological traits and political loyalties.
Researchers analyzed data from 10,765 participants across the United States and Israel, finding that those with strong conspiracy thinking endorse rumors about rivals, especially in the United States.
Limitations include the focus on two countries and potential reverse causality, with future work urged in different social contexts.