In a recent study, researchers found that individuals with a strong inclination towards believing in conspiracy theories about COVID-19 were less likely to fall for misinformation if they were in a fulfilling romantic relationship. The study suggests that having a positive romantic connection provides a sense of safety and security, reducing the need to seek safety through embracing false information. The study was published in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology. ...
I appreciate the nuance. Thanks!
That said, I listen to a podcast that focuses on (victims of) conspiratorial thinking and some of the stuff people believe is wild. The recurring theme is that conspiracy-types are most-often looking for control or meaning because their lives are not where they’d like to be. I suspect this is true for people in relationships, too.