Linking Conspiracy Beliefs and Violent Anti-Government Extremism: Mitigating the Threat with Procedurally Just Governance

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A positive connection exists between conspiracy beliefs and violence, driven by anger and perceived government illegitimacy.
Survey data from 1,595 Australian participants indicates that conspiracy believers endorse anti-government violence more than others.
The analysis examines anti-government violence via support for insurrection, violent intentions, and engagement in violent acts.
Implementing procedurally just governance could reduce drivers of conspiracy-fueled violence for both believers and non-believers.

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Survey analysis finds conspiracy beliefs drive anti-government violence in Australia, suggesting procedural justice may mitigate risks.

Murphy et al. (2025) studied this question.

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