Institute of Political Science

The spread of conspiracy theories and distrust in the healthcare system: a qualitative study of physicians’ experiences in Poland

Introduction This study explores how Polish physicians encounter conspiracy theories (CTs) and how these narratives shape clinical practice and institutional trust. We argue that CTs are not simply individual cognitive biases, but a deeply social phenomenon, nourished by communic...

Grey voters and populist voting. The role of religiosity and national collective narcissism

The current study aimed to explore the role of religiosity and the social psychology concept of collective narcissism in political behaviour. Individuals endorsing national collective narcissism perceive their nation as superior to others, which is accompanied by the demand that...