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Researchers from the University of Kent analysed 279 studies involving 137,000 people.
They found people are more likely to endorse conspiracies if their psychological needs are unmet.
People spread conspiracy theories to compensate for uncertainty, insecurity and to defend their own 'threatened' social image.
Findings could pave the way for tailored methods to counter conspiracies.
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