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  • Social Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Online Behavior Studies

Background:

  • Incel communities are associated with increasing online hate speech and violence against women.
  • Individuals in these groups often exhibit violent tendencies and hold misogynistic beliefs.
  • Understanding the motivations and needs within incel communities is crucial for public safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the beliefs, motivations, and needs of individuals within incel communities.
  • To identify patterns in incel worldview, social influences, and psychological factors.
  • To inform prevention strategies against incel-related violence and misogynistic extremism.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive scoping review of 1,028 articles across multiple databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, etc.).
  • Rigorous screening and analysis of 47 selected articles using the PAGER framework.
  • Qualitative synthesis of evidence to identify key patterns and research gaps.

Main Results:

  • Three key patterns emerged: Incel worldview, identity, beliefs, and behavior; social, gender, and racial influences; and psychological factors and de-radicalization.
  • Findings enhance understanding of the grievances, vulnerabilities, and psychosocial needs of incels.
  • Significant gaps in the literature were identified, particularly concerning social norms, loneliness, isolation, and rejection.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides crucial insights into the psychosocial landscape of incel communities.
  • Knowledge gained is essential for developing effective prevention strategies against misogynistic violence.
  • Further research is needed to explore the complex interplay of social factors and incelism.