This brief summarizes research findings on the role of the internet and social media in domestic radicalization.
This publication summarizes research findings on the role of the internet and social media in domestic radicalization, including findings of studies funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). These studies have found that the connection between radicalization and the internet is complex and depends on individual and offline factors. Individuals engage with violent extremist materials and online networks for various reasons. Spending more time online and on specific platforms may increase an individual’s risk of engaging with hateful content. An individual’s online interactions with others may increase their risk of exposure to hateful or potentially radicalizing content. An individual’s beliefs, characteristics, and behaviors may increase their risk of exposure to hateful or potentially radicalizing content.
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