Pathological fixation on shared beliefs: a review and bibliometric analysis of extreme, overvalued and delusion-like beliefs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As researchers, practitioners, and policymakers highlight the changing landscape of security concerns, the growing domestic terrorist threat of radicalised lone actors cannot be overlooked. Extreme, overvalued and delusion-like beliefs are one piece of the puzzle, as adherence to shared extreme beliefs and conspiracy theories has become increasingly concerning in recent years. While interest and awareness have grown, there is a notable lack of consistency in conceptualisation and terminology across disciplines. A bibliometric analysis helped highlight existing focus areas across disciplines, current gaps and opportunities for future research.

Methodology

The Web of Science Core Collection was searched to identify publications on extreme overvalued beliefs, overv

SUBMITTER: Kristinsdottir K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711862 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature