JOURNAL ARTICLE

Conspiracy Thinking and Electoral Trust During Tumultuous Times: The Case of Israel.

  • Published In: International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 2024, v. 36, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yair, Omer; Cavari, Amnon; Efrat, Asif 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between conspiracy thinking—a general predisposition to believe in conspiracy theories—and electoral mistrust in Israel during a highly polarized and crisis-ridden electoral cycle in 2022. Using four nationally representative surveys conducted before, during, and after the November 2022 election, the study finds that conspiracy thinking strongly predicts mistrust in election integrity independently of whether respondents were electoral winners or losers. While losing an election is also associated with lower electoral trust, the effect of conspiracy thinking on mistrust remains significant and consistent across both groups. These findings highlight the importance of dispositional factors like conspiracy thinking in understanding citizens' trust in democratic institutions, especially in politically divided societies.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Public Opinion Research. 2024/06, Vol. 36, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0954-2892
  • DOI:10.1093/ijpor/edae014
  • Accession Number:177774172
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