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New research challenges the idea of a ‘vicious cycle’ between psychological distress and conspiracy beliefs

By Nick Fox, Researcher in Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Matt Williams, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Stephen Hill, Associate Professor of Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

One prominent theory says conspiracy beliefs are triggered by elevated distress. But a new study finds limited evidence to support this claim.

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