Are you a Flat Earther? You've probably had a tough life! People who have experienced hardship are more likely to believe conspiracy theories, study finds

That's according to a new study, which has revealed why some people are more likely to be swayed by conspiracy theories. 'When adversity leads people to feel that the world is fundamentally unfair, conspiracy theories may become more appealing because they offer an explanation for that injustice.' Again, the results showed that those who had experienced violence reported stronger perceptions of injustice, which in turn were associated with stronger conspiracy beliefs. People who have experienced hardship are more likely to believe conspiracy theories (stock image)Finally, in the third experiment, the researchers tested the role of perceived fairness. The participants were led to think society was becoming more unfair – and subsequently reported stronger conspiracy beliefs.