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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Poor sleepers are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories, study suggests

Poor sleep quality can make people more likely to believe in conspiracy theories, according to a new study.

Psychologists from the University of Nottingham found that people with worse sleep quality over the past month were more likely to endorse conspiracy theories, especially after they had been exposed to content of that theme.

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