Valentin Mang

Valentin Mang is a researcher affiliated with the University of Sussex, where he earned his MSc in Consumer Psychology (2018–2019) and BA in Marketing (2015–2018). His work spans social psychology, misinformation research, and conspiracy theories, focusing on behavioral intentions, source credibility, and political ideology.

• Education: MSc in Consumer Psychology, University of Sussex; BA in Marketing.

Mang's research explores how misinformation and conspiracy theories influence public behavior, with a focus on source credibility, mediation analysis, and affect theory. His recent activities include presentations on lay attributions of misbeliefs and their implications for correcting misinformation.

Key themes in his publications include the role of political ideology in radical collective action, the moderating effects of the need to evaluate, and systematic reviews of misinformation dynamics. Collaborations with researchers like Fennis and Epstude highlight interdisciplinary approaches.