Study reveals distinct connections between types of conspiracy beliefs and forms of antisemitism

Recent research has found a strong connection between belief in various conspiracy theories and antisemitism in the United Kingdom. This study, detailed in the journal Contemporary Jewry, found that antisemitic attitudes toward Jewish individuals are strongly linked to beliefs in personal well-being conspiracies. Meanwhile, antisemitic views related to the State of Israel and its supporters correlate more with theories about governmental wrongdoing. The correlation between antisemitism and conspiracy beliefs is not new and has been documented in historical studies. However, limited research ha…

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