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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsQAnon casualties: Conspiracy theory's devastating impact highlighted in new research
https://www.psypost.org/qanon-casualties-conspiracy-theorys-devastating-impact-highlighted-in-new-research/Recent research provides insight into how belief in the QAnon conspiracy theory can strain interpersonal relationships. The qualitative study, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, reveals how followers deep entrenchment in QAnon can alienate their loved ones, leading to reduced communication and often the breakdown of relationships.
QAnon emerged in late 2017 and quickly gained attention for its extensive, if not outlandish, set of beliefs. Central to QAnon is the notion that a secretive government insider known as Q is revealing vital secrets about a supposed global cabal of satanic pedophiles that includes prominent liberal figures and that former President Donald Trump is waging a clandestine war against these forces.
The belief system not only demonizes perceived enemies but also encourages followers to decipher cryptic online postings to unveil supposed truths. This shared mission fosters a strong sense of community among followers, who use slogans like Where we go one, we go all to promote unity and resilience against opposing views.
The new study was motivated by the surprising prevalence of QAnon beliefs and their potential to strain interpersonal relationships, as evidenced by anecdotal reports and growing membership in online support groups like /r/QAnonCasualties. Given the radical and polarizing nature of QAnon, the researchers aimed to gain a deeper understanding of how these beliefs impact relationships.
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Nevilledog
May 10
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Takket
(21,896 posts)1. maga In general has torn apart the bonds of family in this country
it Has been so destructive for our nation.
TwilightZone
(25,673 posts)3. Ironic, considering that they can't stop talking about nuclear families.
All that traditional marriage/family nonsense.
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,611 posts)4. Faux nooze
And some forms of end times evangelical beliefs can harm and worsen relationships.
I had a friend I was close with for 10 years until one day he told me he wanted to meet up. We talked awhile then he told me he found Jesus. He explained his conversion then he asked me to convert to his beliefs. I said I cant believe in something I think is false and is destructive for me psychologically. He said ok, got in his car and left. I cried. To this day I have not seen him again.Sometimes I wonder if he is doing ok and is happy.