Love in the Age of Rage: A Scoping Review on the Impacts of Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories and Political Polarization on Intimate Relationships

 

 

💔 Love in the Age of Rage: A Scoping Review

This research reviewed available publications to determine how conspiracy theories, disinformation and political polarization impact the well-being of intimate relationships since the COVID-19 pandemic.

✨ The review used the following inclusion criteria:

• 📚 (1) Peer reviewed articles and grey literature

 

• 📅 (2) From January 1st, 2020, to present

 

• 🌍 (3) English

 

• ✅ (4) Published

 

• 🗺️ (5) Any country

 

• 👥 (6) Adults

 

• ❤️ (7) Intimate relationships

 

• 🕵️ (8) Conspiracy theories, misinformation and political polarization

 

• 🦠 (9) COVID-19 related

 

 

📊 Findings:

• Only two articles were included, indicating a gap in research.

 

• While no specific studies focused solely on intimate relationships, conspiracy theories can negatively impact relationships.

 

• Research on conspiracy theories and intimate relationships is needed.

 

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