National narcissism identified as a robust predictor of belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories

"People should understand that social identity plays a central role in how people construct beliefs," Van Bavel told PsyPost. "This can, of course, be a good thing if you are part of a group that values accuracy and the well being of group members. Alternatively, it can be a bad thing if your identity involves inflated views of your group and an obsession with dominance or image management."…

https://www.psypost.org/2022/03/national-narcissism-identified-as-a-robust-predictor-of-belief-in-covid-19-conspiracy-theories-62663