Examining the links between conspiracy beliefs and the EU “Brexit” referendum vote in the UK: Evidence from a two‐wave survey

This research examined the link between conspiracy beliefs and political decisions in the context of the 2016 European Union referendum in the United Kingdom. In a longitudinal study, we surveyed British participants at two‐time points (one week before the referendum vs. immediately after the referendum). At both time points, participants ( n = 334) indicated their belief in conspiracy theories specific to the referendum, their general...