Is the use of digital social networks associated with conspiracy theories?evidence from Spain’s Andalusian society

  1. Iván Rodríguez-Pascual 1
  2. Estrella Gualda 1
  3. Elena Morales-Marente 1
  4. M. Soledad Palacios-Gálvez 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Huelva
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    Universidad de Huelva

    Huelva, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03a1kt624

Journal:
REIS: Revista Española de Investigaciones Sociológicas

ISSN: 0210-5233

Year of publication: 2021

Issue: 173

Pages: 101-120

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5477/CIS/REIS.173.101 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Abstract

This work examines the relationship between the use of social networks and the extent to which populations support certain conspiracy theories, within the context of a Spanish region. Results suggest an association between a higher level of social network use and an increased degree of support for at least 3 of the 4 considered conspiracy theories. Multivariate analysis also reveals that social networking is significant in all cases, but certain sociodemographic, political and psychosocial variables are involved and may play a specific role in each considered case. It has been concluded that follow-up and additional studies are necessary to ensure a greater understanding of this relationship.

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