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When reality knocks on the door. The effect of conspiracy beliefs on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and the moderating role of experience with the virus

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  • Stefkovics, Ádám
  • Krekó, Péter
  • Koltai, Júlia

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Prior research suggests that belief in conspiracy theories can reduce the willingness of individuals to get vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examining factors that may moderate this negative effect is an important area of research.

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  • Stefkovics, Ádám & Krekó, Péter & Koltai, Júlia, 2024. "When reality knocks on the door. The effect of conspiracy beliefs on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and the moderating role of experience with the virus," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 356(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:356:y:2024:i:c:s0277953624006026
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117149
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