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    Conspiracy theories thrive in crises due to anxiety and distrust, undermining collective action. Understanding their social and communicative roots is key to mitigating their harmful effects.

    Area of Science:

    • Social Psychology
    • Communication Studies
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Conspiracy theories are elaborate gossip, prevalent during prolonged crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Factors contributing to their rise include anxiety, powerlessness, socioeconomic impacts, and misinformation.
    • They pose a significant threat, hindering collective action and open discourse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the individual, social, and communicative mechanisms driving conspiracy theories.
    • To analyze the inclusive, conclusive, and exclusive effects of these theories.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of the underlying mechanisms of conspiracy theories.
    • Examination of their social and communicative dynamics.

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