The Corrosive Effect of Exposure: A Survey Experiment on Conspiracy Narratives and Democratic Perceptions in Türkiye

• In Event: Media, Information, and Democracy

Brief Overview

This experiment in Türkiye shows how conspiracy narratives corrode democratic culture from within, undermining citizens’ relationship with democratic ideals more than attitudes like trust or efficacy.

Authors

• Dilale Dönmez, Ozyegin University

• S. Erdem Aytac, Koc University