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  • Cultural Studies
  • Political Science

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  • Conspiracy theories (CTs) are prevalent sense-making tools for disturbing events.
  • Belief in CTs is linked to negative outcomes like reduced political engagement and extremism.
  • Previous research often views CT belief as 'monological,' with limited understanding of believers' perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the psychological and social qualities of conspiracy theory belief.
  • To reconstruct the conspiracy worldview from the believers' standpoint, overcoming the 'access problem'.
  • To develop a typology of conspiracy theory believers.

Main Methods:

  • Employed strategies to overcome the 'access problem' and engage CT believers.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with CT believers.
  • Combined interview data with analysis of media documents and field observations.

Main Results:

  • Reconstructed a conspiracy worldview structured around six dimensions: reality, self, outgroup, ingroup, action, and future change.
  • Developed a five-type ascending typology of CT believers based on their worldview positions.
  • Identified novel aspects: community among believers, differentiated outgroup representation, personal conversion journeys, varied political actions, and optimism for future change.

Conclusions:

  • Findings challenge the stereotypical image of CT believers as paranoid and irrational.
  • The CT worldview may provide ideological underpinnings for a pre-figurative social movement.
  • Understanding the nuanced perspectives of CT believers is crucial for addressing their societal impact.