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Download fileAssociations between belief in conspiracy theories and the maladaptive personality traits of the personality inventory for DSM-5
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posted on 2023-08-30, 14:17 authored by Viren Swami, Laura Weis, Alixe Lay, David Barron, Adrian FurnhamConspiracy theories can be treated as both rational narratives of the world as well as outcomes of underlying maladaptive traits. Here, we examined associations between belief in conspiracy theories and individual differences in personality disorders. An Internet-based sample (N=259) completed measures of belief in conspiracy theories and the 25 facets of the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5). Preliminary analyses showed no significant differences in belief in conspiracy theories across participant sex, ethnicity, and education. Regression analyses showed that the PID-5 facets of Unusual Beliefs and Experiences and, to a lesser extent, Suspiciousness, significantly predicted belief in conspiracy theories. These findings highlight a role for maladaptive personality traits in understanding belief in conspiracy theories, but require further investigation.
History
Refereed
- Yes
Volume
236Page range
86-90Publication title
Psychiatry ResearchISSN
1872-7123External DOI
Publisher
ElsevierFile version
- Accepted version
Language
- eng