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Katherine Watson1,2, Scott Harden1,2, Gemma McKeon3,2,4
1Forensic Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Children's Health Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Abstract:
ObjectiveThis viewpoint paper explores the development of a new online subculture known as involuntary celibates or 'incels'. The emergence of this online community will be discussed, with reference to foundations within the wider men's rights movement. The incel worldview, core beliefs underlying this culture, demographics and how this ideology relates to mental illness, personality construct and offending behaviour will be explored. Illustrative scenarios are provided of clinical situations where psychiatric assessment of incel ideology can provide valuable insights and inform healthcare and risk assessment. Lastly, consideration will be given as to how incel culture and beliefs may impact young Australians.ConclusionsThe incel movement is a concerning phenomenon of relevance to psychiatrists. We offer some clinical recommendations for those working with young men expressing incel-related beliefs.
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