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Independent report: Predicting harm among incels (involuntary celibates)

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This is the largest survey of incels to-date, taken across the UK and the US. It explores their demographics, beliefs, networks and propensity to violence.

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The Commission for Countering Extremism commissioned Swansea University Research on the Incel Community (SURIC) to produce this report. The research identifies a complex relationship between mental health, a shared worldview and the social networking of involuntary celibate communities.

‘incel’ networks generate a sense of community and belonging

they share a worldview connected by misogyny and victimhood

there is an important mental health dimension to ‘incel’ networks including depression and suicidal thoughts

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