Conspiracy Theories: A Public Health Concern and How to Address It

Autor:	Marie-Jeanne Leonard, Frederick L. Philippe
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	conspiracy theories public health self-determination theory needs radicalization conspiracy beliefs Psychology BF1-990
Zdroj:	Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 12 (2021)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1664-1078 95833056
DOI:	10.3389/fpsyg.2021.682931
Popis:	The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was characterized by a significant increase in the endorsement of conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories are narratives that can enable and accentuate distrust toward health professionals and authorities. As such, they can lead to violent radicalization and should be considered a public health issue. This perspective article aims to further the understanding of professionals on conspiracy theories via the 3N model of radicalization and self-determination theory. Based on empirical research, theory, and existing interventions, potential initiatives intended to tackle the issue of conspiracy theories during pandemics are also presented.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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