Coping with Victimization: Belief in Conspiracy Theories as an Adaptation to Crime Victimization
Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency
Published online on July 22, 2026
Abstract
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ObjectivesPrior research has consistently demonstrated that victimization experiences impact both beliefs and motivations. At the same time, a substantial body of research on conspiracy beliefs has examined the role of indirect experiences with collective ...
ObjectivesPrior research has consistently demonstrated that victimization experiences impact both beliefs and motivations. At the same time, a substantial body of research on conspiracy beliefs has examined the role of indirect experiences with collective ...