October 10, 2025Men and MasculinitiesOpen Access

Digital Masculinities in Crisis: Understanding Virtual Pathways to Male Extremism Across Communities

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Findings indicate that economic insecurity and cultural shifts drive a digital masculinity crisis among young men.
The study shows that algorithms and influencers play crucial roles in normalising extremism in digital spaces.
A comparative analysis of 215 young men from multiple countries reveals intersections of race, religion, and class with digital masculinity.
The Digital Masculinity Radicalisation Pathway framework offers new insights for addressing online radicalisation in diverse communities.

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Comparative analysis reveals how digital environments amplify radicalisation in young men, suggesting urgent policy implications.

Abbas et al. (2025) studied this question.

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