August 19, 2025European Journal of Social PsychologyOpen Access

The Evil Enemy: Belief in Conspiracy Theories Predicts Attitudes to War

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Conspiracy theories predict increased support for war, influencing attitudes towards military actions.
Studies showed that belief in conspiracy theories about Ukraine increased backing for the Russian invasion over time.
Experimental studies reveal that exposure to conspiracy theories heightened support for military aggression.
These findings highlight the potential dangers of conspiracy beliefs in shaping public attitudes toward conflict.

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Panel studies show conspiracy theories predict increased support for wars in Ukraine and Gaza, suggesting significant implications for public perception.

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Prooijen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af35ddcf1dd9ea359e9db6 https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.70021

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Panel studies show conspiracy theories predict increased support for wars in Ukraine and Gaza, suggesting significant implications for public perception.

The Evil Enemy: Belief in Conspiracy Theories Predicts Attitudes to War

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The Evil Enemy: Belief in Conspiracy Theories Predicts Attitudes to War

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