Measuring Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories: Developing the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale (TCMS)

Abdullah Koçak; Nuh Akçakaya

Makale detayları

Measuring Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories: Developing the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale (TCMS)

Yazarlar:

Abdullah Koçak | Nuh Akçakaya

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Economy Culture and Society Issue 70, pp.135-149

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340155

pISSN:

2645-8772

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Scales that claim to measure generic conspiracy beliefs are significant instruments for understanding peoples tendency to believe in specific conspiracy theories. Several studies have been conducted on conspiracy theories in Türkiye in recent years. However, there is a lack of a scale that measures generic conspiracy beliefs and a scale that can be developed by considering the local socio-cultural dynamics of Türkiye. This study aims to develop a psychometrically valid and reliable Turkish scale for assessing generic conspiracy beliefs. This study introduces the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale TCMS, which was developed to measure generic conspiracist beliefs and predict specific theory endorsements. The validity and reliability of the scale were evaluated with reference to three studies. Study 1 N112 explored four critical dimensions of conspiracy: deep state, sexuality, foreign powers, and health. Study 2 N374 confirmed the content, face, criterion, predictive, and construct validity and reliability of the scale, while Study 3 N1110 provided further evidence of the psychometric strength of the scale in a representative Türkiye sample. A recent study conducted in NUTS 1 regions has shown that the scale can be used in a large and representative sample. The findings of this study highlight the power of TCMS in measuring and predicting generic and specific conspiracy theory beliefs.

 Scales that claim to measure generic conspiracy beliefs are significant instruments for understanding peoples tendency to believe in specific conspiracy theories. Several studies have been conducted on conspiracy theories in Türkiye in recent years. However, there is a lack of a scale that measures generic conspiracy beliefs and a scale that can be developed by considering the local socio-cultural dynamics of Türkiye. This study aims to develop a psychometrically valid and reliable Turkish scale for assessing generic conspiracy beliefs. This study introduces the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale TCMS, which was developed to measure generic conspiracist beliefs and predict specific theory endorsements. The validity and reliability of the scale were evaluated with reference to three studies. Study 1 N112 explored four critical dimensions of conspiracy: deep state, sexuality, foreign powers, and health. Study 2 N374 confirmed the content, face, criterion, predictive, and construct validity and reliability of the scale, while Study 3 N1110 provided further evidence of the psychometric strength of the scale in a representative Türkiye sample. A recent study conducted in NUTS 1 regions has shown that the scale can be used in a large and representative sample. The findings of this study highlight the power of TCMS in measuring and predicting generic and specific conspiracy theory beliefs.

 Scales that claim to measure generic conspiracy beliefs are significant instruments for understanding peoples tendency to believe in specific conspiracy theories. Several studies have been conducted on conspiracy theories in Türkiye in recent years. However, there is a lack of a scale that measures generic conspiracy beliefs and a scale that can be developed by considering the local socio-cultural dynamics of Türkiye. This study aims to develop a psychometrically valid and reliable Turkish scale for assessing generic conspiracy beliefs. This study introduces the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale TCMS, which was developed to measure generic conspiracist beliefs and predict specific theory endorsements. The validity and reliability of the scale were evaluated with reference to three studies. Study 1 N112 explored four critical dimensions of conspiracy: deep state, sexuality, foreign powers, and health. Study 2 N374 confirmed the content, face, criterion, predictive, and construct validity and reliability of the scale, while Study 3 N1110 provided further evidence of the psychometric strength of the scale in a representative Türkiye sample. A recent study conducted in NUTS 1 regions has shown that the scale can be used in a large and representative sample. The findings of this study highlight the power of TCMS in measuring and predicting generic and specific conspiracy theory beliefs.

 Scales that claim to measure generic conspiracy beliefs are significant instruments for understanding peoples tendency to believe in specific conspiracy theories. Several studies have been conducted on conspiracy theories in Türkiye in recent years. However, there is a lack of a scale that measures generic conspiracy beliefs and a scale that can be developed by considering the local socio-cultural dynamics of Türkiye. This study aims to develop a psychometrically valid and reliable Turkish scale for assessing generic conspiracy beliefs. This study introduces the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale TCMS, which was developed to measure generic conspiracist beliefs and predict specific theory endorsements. The validity and reliability of the scale were evaluated with reference to three studies. Study 1 N112 explored four critical dimensions of conspiracy: deep state, sexuality, foreign powers, and health. Study 2 N374 confirmed the content, face, criterion, predictive, and construct validity and reliability of the scale, while Study 3 N1110 provided further evidence of the psychometric strength of the scale in a representative Türkiye sample. A recent study conducted in NUTS 1 regions has shown that the scale can be used in a large and representative sample. The findings of this study highlight the power of TCMS in measuring and predicting generic and specific conspiracy theory beliefs.

Makale detayları

Measuring Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories: Developing the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale (TCMS)

Yazarlar:

Abdullah Koçak | Nuh Akçakaya

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Economy Culture and Society Issue 70, pp.135-149

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340155

pISSN:

2645-8772

Conspiracy

conspiracy mentality

conspiracy belief

Türkiye

Sayı

Makale detayları

Measuring Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories: Developing the Turkish Conspiracy Mentality Scale (TCMS)

Yazarlar: Abdullah Koçak | Nuh Akçakaya

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi: Journal of Economy Culture and Society Issue 70, pp.135-149

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001340155

pISSN: 2645-8772

Conspiracy

conspiracy mentality

conspiracy belief

Türkiye

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Abdullah Koçak | Nuh Akçakaya

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

Journal of Economy Culture and Society Issue 70, pp.135-149

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340155

pISSN:

2645-8772