The Use of Conspiracy Beliefs in Political Rhetoric and its Influence on Citizens' Attitudes

Research Project

Project/Area Number	24K04730
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Allocation Type	Multi-year Fund
Section	一般
Review Section	Basic Section 06010:Politics-related
Research Institution	Waseda University
Principal Investigator	FAHEY ROBERT・ANDREW 早稲田大学, 高等研究所, 講師(任期付) (10844516)
Project Period (FY)	2024-04-01 – 2027-03-31
Project Status	Granted (Fiscal Year 2024)
Budget Amount *help	¥4,680,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,080,000) Fiscal Year 2026: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000) Fiscal Year 2025: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000) Fiscal Year 2024: ¥2,340,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥540,000)
Keywords	Conspiracy Theories / Populism / Political Communication / Rhetoric / Political Violence
Outline of Research at the Start	This project aims to uncover the strategic calculations employed by politicians who use conspiracy theories in their rhetoric. It aims to understand why and when politicians refer to conspiracy beliefs, and both the benefits and risks involved in this political communication strategy.