Are Republicans and Conservatives More Likely To Believe Conspiracy Theories?

• In Event: On Conspiracy Theories

Brief Overview

Using 20 surveys in the U.S. from 2012-2021 and recent surveys in 20 additional countries spanning 6 continents, we find no systematic evidence that people on the right are more likely to believe conspiracy theories than people on the left.

Authors

• Joanne M. Miller, University of Delaware

• Joseph E. Uscinski, University of Miami

• Adam M Enders, University of Louisville

• Christina E. Farhart, Carleton College

• Kyle L Saunders, Colorado State University-Fort Collins

• Hugo Drochon, University of Nottingham