Investigating the Role of Conservatism and Collective Narcissism in Anti-Scientific Attitudes

Chiluvane, Thabo (2023) Investigating the Role of Conservatism and Collective Narcissism in Anti-Scientific Attitudes. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

In recent times, skepticism towards scientific facts has been on the rise, leading to an obscured demarcation between reality and misinformation. This study sought to elucidate these anti-scientific attitudes by employing a linear regression analysis on a nationally representative sample from the United States (N = 1500). We hypothesized that conservative political ideology and collective narcissism would be positively associated with anti-scientific attitudes, and that collective narcissism would moderate the relationship between political ideology and anti-scientific attitudes. Our findings confirmed a positive relationship between conservative political ideology and anti-scientific attitudes, as well as between collective narcissism and anti-scientific attitudes. However, no evidence was found to support the interaction of collective narcissism in the relationship between political ideology and anti-scientific attitudes. These results suggest that value rigidity and group self-image are central factors in understanding anti-scientific attitudes. Further research is needed to delve into the various dimensions of these constructs and employ improved measures and operationalizations.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Azevedo Neto, F.A. de
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	20 Jul 2023 08:53
Last Modified:	20 Jul 2023 08:53
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2492

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