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The study examines how frustration of basic psychological needs affects conspiracy beliefs in adolescents.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Caught in the Loop: Basic Psychological Need Frustration and Conspiracy Mentality in Adolescence

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The study examines how frustration of basic psychological needs affects conspiracy beliefs in adolescents.
Survey on psychological needs and conspiracy beliefs among adolescents
Analysis of the relationship between autonomy and conspiracy mentality
Increased need frustration correlates with a higher conspiracy mentality
Providing autonomy opportunities may reduce conspiracy beliefs among adolescents

Abstract

Given the negative implications of conspiracy beliefs, schools should implement strategies to address these beliefs and provide adolescents with opportunities to satisfy their needs for autonomy and relatedness.

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Anne‐Sophie Denault

Martin Léonard

Université du Québec à Montréal

Nessa Ghassemi‐Bakhtiari

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Journal of Adolescence

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Université Laval

Université du Québec à Montréal

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Caught in the Loop: Basic Psychological Need Frustration and Conspiracy Mentality in Adolescence

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