I have recently completed my PhD in Psychology investigating conspiracy theories and misinformation. I am interested in how this information spread on social media, and how individuals come to accept it. I am also interested in the roles that personality traits, education, and social identities play in belief formation. I have taught across multiple universities for a variety of subjects in Psychology, both in-person and online. I joined Uni SA in 2025 to facilitate online courses for the Bachelor of Psychology programme.
About me
I have recently completed my PhD in Psychology investigating conspiracy theories and misinformation. I am interested in how this information spread on social media, and how individuals come to accept it. I am also interested in the roles that personality traits, education, and social identities play in belief formation. I have taught across multiple universities for a variety of subjects in Psychology, both in-person and online. I joined Uni SA in 2025 to facilitate online courses for the Bachelor of Psychology programme.
Cosgrove, T. J., & Murphy, C. P. (2023). Narcissistic susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs exaggerated by education, reduced by cognitive reflection. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1164725.
Cosgrove, T., & Bahr, M. (2024). The Language of Conspiracy Theories: Negative Emotions and Themes Facilitate Diffusion Online. Sage Open, 14(4), 21582440241290413.
Research
Cosgrove, T. J., & Murphy, C. P. (2023). Narcissistic susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs exaggerated by education, reduced by cognitive reflection. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1164725.
Cosgrove, T., & Bahr, M. (2024). The Language of Conspiracy Theories: Negative Emotions and Themes Facilitate Diffusion Online. Sage Open, 14(4), 21582440241290413.
Teaching & student supervision