How conspiracy theories are defined: A systematic qualitative review of academic definitions

Nefes TS, Martínez Escobar J, González-Albo B.

DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.23324.2
Published: 2026-08-21
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@article{allodium:10.12688/openreseurope.23324.2,
  title = {How conspiracy theories are defined: A systematic qualitative review of academic definitions},
  author = {Nefes TS and  Martínez Escobar J and  González-Albo B.},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.12688/openreseurope.23324.2},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.23324.2}
}

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TS, N., J, M. E., & B., G. (2026). How conspiracy theories are defined: A systematic qualitative review of academic definitions. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.23324.2

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