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💡 New Research Alert: Unraveling the Complexities of Source Credibility in Misinformation Studies (based on 91 studies with over 64,000 participants!) We are excited to share a groundbreaking article recently published in advances.in/psychology: "Source credibility effects in misinformation research: A review and primer" by Valentin Mang, Bob Fennis, & Kai Epstude In an era where misinformation poses significant challenges, understanding how source credibility influences our perception and response to false information is crucial. This comprehensive review dives deep into this critical issue: 🔍 Key Highlights: • Systematically analyzes 91 studies with over 64,000 participants • Explores inconsistencies in source credibility effects across misinformation contexts • Identifies potential causes for varied findings, including conceptual and methodological factors • Provides recommendations for future research and theoretical framework development 🧠 Why It Matters: This review is essential reading for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in combating misinformation. By synthesizing existing research and offering a roadmap for future studies, it paves the way for more effective interventions against the spread of false information. https://lnkd.in/eisZ5xiq #Misinformation #SourceCredibility #PsychologyResearch #CriticalThinking

🧠New Research: Comparing Conspiracy Belief Interventions 📊 We're excited to share a new study just published in advances.in/psychology. "True discernment or blind scepticism? Comparing the effectiveness of four conspiracy belief interventions" dives deep into strategies for addressing the pervasive issue of conspiracy thinking. Researchers Cian O’Mahony, Gillian Murphy, and Conor Linehan conducted two studies (total N = 1,766) evaluating four promising interventions: 1. Priming 2. Inoculation  3. Active Inoculation 4. Discernment Their findings offer crucial insights for psychology professionals and educators: - Inoculation-based approaches successfully reduced belief in new, implausible conspiracies but didn't improve critical analysis of plausible theories.  - The Discernment condition, which discouraged blind skepticism, was the only intervention that significantly improved appraisal of both plausible and implausible conspiracy theories. - However, no intervention significantly reduced general conspiracy ideation, highlighting the challenges in shifting entrenched belief systems. A key takeaway? While some interventions show promise in certain areas, we must be mindful not to unintentionally promote blind scepticism. Teaching true discernment skills is essential. https://lnkd.in/dCvvuW2s

📢 Exciting new research published in advances.in/psychology! "Lazy or different? A quantitative content analysis of how believers and nonbelievers of misinformation reason" by Samuel Robson, Kate Faasse, Eliza-Rose Gordon, Samuel P. Jones, Manisara Drew, & Kristy A. Martire offers fascinating insights into the psychology of misinformation. Key findings: - Mixed evidence on whether believers in implausible claims put less effort into evaluating information - Consistent evidence that these believers provide fewer normative justifications - Weak evidence suggesting they offer more self-generated justifications This study sheds light on why some people adopt implausible beliefs and how we might combat the spread of misinformation. The researchers suggest that framing information in ways that resonate with believers of fringe theories could be a promising approach. As misinformation continues to pose significant challenges in our digital age, this research provides valuable insights for psychologists, policymakers, and communicators alike. https://lnkd.in/d5Z9d83N #Psychology #Misinformation #ResearchNews #CriticalThinking

New meta-analysis in advances.in/psychology sheds light on intellectual humility and misinformation! The article "Intellectual humility and misinformation receptivity: A meta-analytic review" by Shauna Bowes and Lisa Fazio synthesizes research on the relationship between intellectual humility and susceptibility to misinformation. Key findings: - Intellectual humility, the willingness to acknowledge the limitations of one's views, is associated with less belief in misinformation - Those higher in intellectual humility show greater intentions to engage in and actual behaviors that move them away from misinformation   - While effect sizes are generally small, cultivating intellectual humility may be one path to building resilience against the pervasive dangers of misinformation With misinformation being one of the most pressing challenges of our time, research uncovering factors that predict and protect against misinformation receptivity is more critical than ever. This meta-analysis highlights intellectual humility as a promising individual difference variable to explore further. https://lnkd.in/d_THMhkd #misinformation #intellectualhumility #openscience #metaanalysis

🔬 New Publication in advances.in/psychology! "Observed correlations between person-means depend on within-person correlations" By Jonas Haslbeck & Sacha Epskamp 🌟 Key Takeaways: - Importance of separating within-person and between-person effects in longitudinal data. - New insights into how within-person correlations affect person-wise mean correlations. - Practical implications for researchers using multilevel modeling techniques. https://lnkd.in/dk9earrP

📢 New Publication in advances.in/psychology! We are excited to announce the publication of a new research article: "Intellectual humility is associated with greater misinformation discernment and metacognitive insight but not response bias" Authors: Toby Prike, James Holloway, & Ullrich Ecker This study reveals that intellectual humility is linked to improved discernment between true and false information and better metacognitive insight, without influencing response bias. The findings highlight the potential of intellectual humility in reducing susceptibility to misinformation and underscore its benefits in cognitive processing. https://lnkd.in/dmsAuHvc #Misinformation #IntellectualHumility #Metacognition #Research #CognitiveScience

🚨 New Publication in advances.in/psychology! Excited to share a groundbreaking article by Simran K. Johal and Mijke Rhemtulla titled "Relating network-instantiated constructs to psychological variables through network-derived metrics: An exploratory study." This research explores how psychometric network models can inform the best representation of psychological constructs. The authors evaluated five network-derived metrics across four longitudinal datasets, with results showing the predictive power of centrality measures in modeling associations between psychological variables. https://lnkd.in/dD-BSrEF

New research published in advances.in/psychology argues for expanding the methodological toolset in misinformation and conspiracy theory research for broader assessment of causality. The authors, Li Qian Tay, Mark Hurlstone, Yangxueqing Jiang, Michael J. Platow, Tim Kurz, and Ullrich Ecker, introduce the counterfactual framework of causality and highlight the potential of natural experiments, such as instrumental variable analysis, regression discontinuity design, difference-in-differences, and synthetic control, for drawing causal inferences. The researchers propose that this approach will contribute to greater integration among the various misinformation- and conspiracy-adjacent disciplines, leading to more complete theories and better applied interventions. https://lnkd.in/d9UhNneP

📰 Publication Alert! Franco et al. present a new approach for Bayesian Gaussian graphical models allows for more flexibility and easier extensions, estimating regularized partial correlations between any variables using priors on Cholesky matrix. https://lnkd.in/dmYw6dQj

🔊 New research in our journal uses facial expression recognition & network psychometrics to analyze emotions in political leaders' communication Key findings: - Distinct patterns for positive & negative emotions - Anger expression more autonomous - Populist leaders show less connected anger & more contingent happiness Read the full study to learn more about the dynamics of emotions in political communication & implications for rising global populism. https://lnkd.in/dVscU6Y5