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Dr Daniel Jolley

@drdanieljolley.bsky.social
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Social psychologist. Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social. Expert in the psychology of conspiracy theories. Associate Editor at BJSP and JASP.

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
A write-up on my recent work collaborating with a policy partner and launching #NottsPsychPod, showcasing how psychology research can inform policy and engage the public. Love these projects! www.nottingham.ac.uk/vision/visio...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
The Series 2 teaser for #NottsPsychPod is coming soon! #PreTeaser @notts-psych.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
New paper out: Across 6 studies with diverse methods (correlation, quasi-experimental and experimental), we find that economic hardship and anomie may fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, and conspiracy beliefs may be a key piece of the puzzle. Full paper here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
That’s a wrap - Series 2 of Notts Psych Pod is recorded. Our editor Grace will be working on the episodes in June. Watch this space! Producer Rachel is the best! Catch up here with Series 1 here: www.nottingham.ac.uk/psychology/o...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🎙️ We’re back! Recording for Notts Psych Pod – Series 2 is underway 👀 Missed Series 1 on @notts-psych.bsky.social neurodiversity research? Catch up here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #NottsPsychPod
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Our second study (N=575) found that poor sleep was linked to conspiracy belief, with depression being the strongest factor explaining this connection. Read: doi.org/10.1177/1359...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
In Study 1, 540 participants reported their sleep before reading about the 2019 Notre Dame fire - half saw a conspiracy version, half an accident. Those with poorer sleep were significantly more likely to believe the conspiracy narrative. Read: doi.org/10.1177/1359...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
New paper alert: In two studies, we found that poor sleep over the past month was linked with a stronger belief in conspiracy theories, especially after exposure to conspiratorial content. Published in the Journal of Health Psychology. Read: doi.org/10.1177/1359...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
A lot of fun was had representing @notts-psych.bsky.social in the gorgeous Nottingham Central Library 👌🏻.
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Cook up the perfect conspiracy theory in our Conspiracy Kitchen at Nottingham’s Central Library today (15 Feb), 10-2pm. Part of @NottsFOSAC and representing Notts Psych. Learn more here: www.danieljolley.co.uk/conspiracyki... Can’t make it? Try it out here: research.kent.ac.uk/conspiracy-f...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
I look forward to delivering a workshop today as part of Stanford Med's Master Clinician Series on "The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories vs Delusions: Bridging the Gap in Clinical Practice" with @richardbentall.bsky.social. Thanks for the invite! med.stanford.edu/inspire-trai...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I’m delighted to share this paper, co-authored with graduates, with one of the studies stemming from their Final Year Project. It’s also part of a fantastic special issue on intergroup contact:(onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...). Read (open access): onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Our new paper examines how parasocial contact with transgender influencers on TikTok can reduce transgender conspiracy theory beliefs. Published in the Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology as part of a special issue on intergroup contact. Read: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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