Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T109 |
0-4 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.2. |
T110 |
5-22 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Political Factors |
T111 |
24-30 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.2.1. |
T112 |
31-47 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Authoritarianism |
T113 |
48-215 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Authoritarianism as a political attitude is characterized by preferences for conventionalism, authoritarian aggression, and authoritarian submission to authority [22]. |
T114 |
216-335 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Several empirical studies find that authoritarianism has a consistent relationship with beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T115 |
336-498 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Authoritarian ideologies are characterized by unshakable beliefs in their righteousness, which provide instruments to comprehensively explain complex events [23]. |
T116 |
499-623 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Abalakina-Paap et al. [24] demonstrate that high levels of authoritarianism are related to beliefs in specific conspiracies. |
T117 |
624-821 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Swami [25] shows that right-wing authoritarianism (a measure of support for traditional social norms and submission to authority) is associated with stronger beliefs in general conspiracy theories. |
T118 |
822-934 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Swami et al. [17] show that beliefs in 9/11 conspiracy theories are positively related to defiance of authority. |
T119 |
935-1185 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Moreover, based on a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population from the 2016 American National Election Studies, Goldberg and Richey [26] show that three different beliefs in conspiracies are positively correlated with authoritarianism. |
T120 |
1186-1335 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, Oliver and Wood [8] do not find beliefs in conspiracies to be the product of greater authoritarianism, ignorance, or political conservatism. |
T121 |
1336-1354 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hypothesis 1 (H1). |
T122 |
1357-1430 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Authoritarianism is positively related to beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T123 |
1432-1438 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.2.2. |
T124 |
1439-1447 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Ideology |
T125 |
1448-1697 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Gruzd and Mai [27] find that although much of the content of conspiracy theories starts from users with limited reach, the initial propellants of these conspiracies are prominent conservative politicians and far-right political activists on Twitter. |
T126 |
1698-1781 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The relationship between conspiracy theories and ideology has several explanations. |
T127 |
1782-1846 |
Sentence |
denotes |
People believe in conspiracy theories that fit their ideologies. |
T128 |
1847-2006 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Miller et al. [3] argue that those who endorse conspiracy theories have particular ideological worldviews with which the conspiracy theories can be associated. |
T129 |
2007-2204 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Miller et al. [3] show that left-right political orientation influences beliefs in conspiracy theories about climate change, Barack Obama’s birthplace, the 9/11 terror attacks, and electoral fraud. |
T130 |
2205-2325 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Additionally, believing in a conspiracy theory is highly likely when one’s belief in a specific ideology is strong [10]. |
T131 |
2326-2380 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Van Prooijen et al. [28] focus on political extremism. |
T132 |
2381-2511 |
Sentence |
denotes |
They show that extreme left and right political ideologies are positively associated with tendency to believe conspiracy theories. |
T133 |
2512-2669 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the other hand, members of ideological groups tend to think that those who hold one ideology regard the other side’s argument as a conspiracy theory [10]. |
T134 |
2670-2775 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hart and Graether [29] find a negative association between liberalism and beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T135 |
2776-2914 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, Oliver and Wood [6] demonstrate that beliefs in conspiracy theories are not limited to just one side of the ideological spectrum. |
T136 |
2915-2933 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hypothesis 2 (H2). |
T137 |
2936-3015 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Conservatives exhibit more beliefs in conspiracy theories than progressives do. |
T138 |
3017-3023 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.2.3. |
T139 |
3024-3036 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Partisanship |
T140 |
3037-3170 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Political interests and competitions result in partisanship, which can manifest as party identification, involvement, and membership. |
T141 |
3171-3230 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These factors can influence beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T142 |
3231-3380 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For example, party identification is associated with the endorsement of conspiracy theories that make the rival party look bad (e.g., Berinsky [30]). |
T143 |
3381-3555 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Enders and Smallpage [31] conduct an experimental study showing that conservative Republicans appear to be more susceptible to conspiratorial cues than progressive Democrats. |
T144 |
3556-3711 |
Sentence |
denotes |
When informational cues recede, conspiracy beliefs significantly increase among Republicans, even when a Republican is implicated by the conspiracy theory. |
T145 |
3712-3943 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, Smallpage et al. [32] argue that it is false assumption that certain parties tend to believe in conspiracy theories more than other parties; instead, parties’ beliefs vary depending on the content of the conspiracy theory. |
T146 |
3944-4030 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The degree of belief in a particular conspiracy theory depends on political interests. |
T147 |
4031-4189 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For example, in the U.S., Democrats believe conspiracy theories about Republicans and conservatives, whereas Republicans believe conspiracies about Democrats. |
T148 |
4190-4362 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Gruzd and Mai [27] demonstrate that in late March 2020, hashtags containing fake news in favor of President Trump were being circulated and highlighted by Trump supporters. |
T149 |
4363-4430 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the other and, the goal of party politics is to win an election. |
T150 |
4431-4500 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, losers rather than winners tend to believe conspiracy theories. |
T151 |
4501-4653 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Uscinski and Parent [18] demonstrate that those that strongly endorse conspiracy theories are much more likely to be affiliated with the party in power. |
T152 |
4654-4672 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hypothesis 3 (H3). |
T153 |
4675-4868 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Support for parties in power (i.e., President Moon Jae-In’s government (Moon’s government, hereafter) and the Democratic Party in Korea) is negatively related to beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T154 |
4870-4876 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.2.4. |
T155 |
4877-4885 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Religion |
T156 |
4886-4946 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Religion greatly influences individual values and attitudes. |
T157 |
4947-4964 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Bezalel ([33], p. |
T158 |
4965-5171 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1) argues that the nature of religious belief is important in understanding the epistemological foundations of worldviews that support conspiracy theories amidst what may be called conspiratorial ambiguity. |
T159 |
5172-5348 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Douglas et al. [10] and Frank et al. [34] explain that cognitive processes that are linked to conspiracy beliefs are connected to the acceptance of quasi-religious mentalities. |
T160 |
5349-5422 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Both religion type and religiosity affect beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T161 |
5423-5469 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Religiosity is the depth of faith in religion. |
T162 |
5470-5694 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Higher religiosity can be associated with greater beliefs in conspiracy theories because religions and conspiracy theories share certain elements, including paranormal activity, esotericism, millennialism, and prophecy [35]. |
T163 |
5695-5809 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Various interpretations are possible for the relationship between religious beliefs and conspiracy theory beliefs. |
T164 |
5810-5967 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For example, according to Jasinskaja-Lahti and Jetten [36], there is not difference of the belief in conspiracy theories between believers and non-believers. |
T165 |
5968-6249 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In other hand, they reported that the extent to which religious worldviews were endorsed predicted belief in conspiracy theories; not self-categorization as religious, but strong attachment to religion among believers was directly related with higher belief in conspiracy theories. |
T166 |
6250-6316 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Why strong attachment brings out more belief in conspiracy theory. |
T167 |
6317-6455 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Jasinskaja-Lahti and Jetten [36] explained this by the mediated role of higher anti-intellectualism which strong religious believers have. |
T168 |
6456-6618 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Individuals who show more orientation in scientifically sceptical attitude are more sensitive on find out logical fallacies presented in conspiracy theories [37]. |
T169 |
6619-6779 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Other studies reported that there is closely link between religiosity and stronger conservatism and traditionalism [38], and higher political conservatism [39]. |
T170 |
6780-6842 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Those conservatism induces more belief in conspiracy theories. |
T171 |
6843-6994 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Van der Linden et al. [40] showed that extreme conservatives were significantly more likely to engage in conspiratorial thinking than extreme liberals. |
T172 |
6995-7080 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hart and Graether [29] show that believers in conspiracies tend to be more religious. |
T173 |
7081-7232 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, Jasinskaja-Lahti and Jetten [36] show that religious believers and non-believers do not differ in terms of beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T174 |
7233-7288 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Beliefs in conspiracies vary with the type of religion. |
T175 |
7289-7446 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For example, Marchlewska et al. [41] demonstrate that Catholic collective narcissism predicts not only outgroup hostility but also gender conspiracy beliefs. |
T176 |
7447-7527 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is worth noting that the opinion on Catholics cannot apply to all Christians. |
T177 |
7528-7664 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Relevant [42] explains that Christians should forgo the temptation to look toward conspiracy theories to feel more secure or in control. |
T178 |
7665-7685 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hypothesis 4 (H4-1). |
T179 |
7688-7761 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Religiosity is positively associated with beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T180 |
7762-7782 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hypothesis 4 (H4-2). |
T181 |
7785-7871 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Different types of religions have different impacts on beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T182 |
7873-7879 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.2.5. |
T183 |
7880-7885 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Trust |
T184 |
7886-7968 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Distrust plays a fundamental role in the spread of beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T185 |
7969-8153 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Miller et al. [3] argue that those who strongly think conspiracy theories believe that the world is a place where secretive, malevolent actions are not only possible but also probable. |
T186 |
8154-8234 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, people with low trust levels have stronger beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T187 |
8235-8316 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Miller et al. [3] show that trust is negatively associated with believing rumors. |
T188 |
8317-8483 |
Sentence |
denotes |
According to Hart and Graether [29], people who find it difficult to trust others may find solace in worldviews that blame hidden villains for disappointing outcomes. |
T189 |
8484-8570 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Many empirical studies focus on the impact of trust on beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T190 |
8571-8718 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Abalakina-Paap et al. [24] show that low levels of trust and hostility are related to attitudes regarding the existence of conspiracies in general. |
T191 |
8719-8837 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Distrust in a targeted object, such as politics, the government, or medicine, leads to beliefs in conspiracy theories. |
T192 |
8838-8904 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Governments have always been at the center of conspiracy theories. |
T193 |
8905-9034 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Georgiou et al. [30] show that beliefs in conspiracies are correlated with more negative attitudes toward government’s responses. |
T194 |
9035-9119 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In politics, conspiracies have always been hidden under the veil of power conflicts. |
T195 |
9120-9242 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Goldberg and Richey [26] find that three different beliefs in conspiracies are negatively correlated with political trust. |
T196 |
9243-9351 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Swami et al. [17] show that beliefs in conspiracies about 9/11 are positively related to political cynicism. |
T197 |
9352-9513 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Moreover, Einstein and Glick [43] find that political scandals decrease trust in the government, which, in turn, is linked with stronger beliefs in conspiracies. |
T198 |
9514-9715 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In addition, according to Earnshaw et al. [10], medical conspiracy beliefs are partly rooted in medical mistrust or a general suspicion of and lack of confidence in medical organizations and providers. |
T199 |
9716-9907 |
Sentence |
denotes |
According to Jin et al. [44], respondents who do not believe conspiracies trust information about COVID-19 from their doctors more than information from other sources, including social media. |
T200 |
9908-10018 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, conspiracies are spread not only by trust but also in the presence of ignorance, conflict, and power. |
T201 |
10019-10181 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Miller et al. [3] show that a combination of high knowledge and low trust yields the greatest endorsement of conservative conspiracy theories among conservatives. |
T202 |
10182-10200 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Hypothesis 5 (H5). |
T203 |
10203-10270 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Trust is negatively associated with beliefs in conspiracy theories. |