Do as the Romans do: On the authoritarian roots of pseudoscience
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Do as the Romans do: On the authoritarian roots of pseudoscienceFecha de publicación
2020Editor
SAGE PublicationsISSN
0963-6625; 1361-6609Cita bibliográfica
FASCE, Angelo; ADRIÁN-VENTURA, Jesús; AVENDAÑO, Diego. Do as the Romans do: On the authoritarian roots of pseudoscience. Public Understanding of Science, 2020, p. 0963662520935078.Tipo de documento
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Recent research highlights the implications of group dynamics in the acceptance and promotion of
misconceptions, particularly in relation to the identity-protective attitudes that boost polarisation
over scientific ... [+]
Recent research highlights the implications of group dynamics in the acceptance and promotion of
misconceptions, particularly in relation to the identity-protective attitudes that boost polarisation
over scientific information. In this study, we successfully test a mediational model between right-wing
authoritarianism and pseudoscientific beliefs. First, we carry out a comprehensive literature review on the
socio-political background of pseudoscientific beliefs. Second, we conduct two studies (n=1189 and n=1097)
to confirm our working hypotheses: H1 – intercorrelation between pseudoscientific beliefs, authoritarianism
and three axioms (reward for application, religiosity and fate control); H2 – authoritarianism and social
axioms fully explain rightists’ proneness to pseudoscience; and H3 – the association between pseudoscience
and authoritarianism is partially mediated by social axioms. Finally, we discuss our results in relation to
their external validity regarding paranormal and conspiracy beliefs, as well as to their implications for group
polarisation and science communication. [-]
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