Georgi Dragolov, Klaus Boehnke, Kai Unzicker

Conspiracy Mentalities in Times of Crises

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Date of publication: 13/06/2023
Edition: 1. edition

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This special analysis of data from Social Cohesion Radar takes a look at the prevalence of conspiracy mentalities. The analysis is based on over 2,700 individuals aged 16 and above who were surveyed in Baden-Württemberg. The study not only reveals the extent to which conspiracy mentalities are widespread in the population but also examines the factors that influence individuals' susceptibility to believing in conspiracy narratives. Additionally, it investigates the relationship between the prevalence of conspiracy mentalities and the state of social cohesion.

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