阴谋论有什么特别之处?从概念上区分阴谋论和心理学研究中的阴谋论

IF 1.1 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Theory & Psychology Pub Date : 2023-03-20 DOI:10.1177/09593543231155891

Kenzo Nera, C. Schöpfer

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摘要

在心理学研究中，阴谋论通常被定义为对涉及恶意团体隐藏行为的事件的解释。这样的定义提出了一个错误的负面问题，因为它没有捕捉到与事件无关的阴谋论。它还提出了一个假阳性问题，因为它将任何基于阴谋的解释归类为阴谋论，尽管将阴谋论与其他阴谋论区分开来是许多定义这一概念的核心。基于更详细的定义和概念重组方法，我们提出阴谋论可以被定义为声称公众在现实的某些方面被普遍欺骗，以允许一些群体制定有害的、自私的议程。与其他定义相比，我们的定义的优势在于不重视阴谋论的真实价值，使其在心理学研究中具有高度的可操作性。

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What is so special about conspiracy theories? Conceptually distinguishing beliefs in conspiracy theories from conspiracy beliefs in psychological research

In psychological research, conspiracy theories are often defined as explanations of events involving the hidden action of a malevolent group. Such a definition raises a false negative problem, as it does not capture conspiracy theories that are not about events. It also raises a false positive problem because it categorises any conspiracy-based explanation as a conspiracy theory, even though distinguishing conspiracy theories from other conspiracy claims is at the core of many attempts to define this notion. Based on more elaborated definitions and a conceptual reengineering approach, we propose that conspiracy theories can be defined as claims that the public is being pervasively lied to regarding some aspect(s) of reality, to allow some group(s) to enact a harmful, self-serving agenda. Compared to other definitions, ours has the advantage of not taking a position regarding the truth value of conspiracy theories, making it highly operative for psychological research.

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Theory & Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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3.10

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8.30%

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期刊介绍： Theory & Psychology is a fully peer reviewed forum for theoretical and meta-theoretical analysis in psychology. It focuses on the emergent themes at the centre of contemporary psychological debate. Its principal aim is to foster theoretical dialogue and innovation within the discipline, serving an integrative role for a wide psychological audience. Theory & Psychology publishes scholarly and expository papers which explore significant theoretical developments within and across such specific sub-areas as: cognitive, social, personality, developmental, clinical, perceptual or biological psychology.