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The incel phenomenon: A systematic scoping review

Aiolfi, Irene, Palena, Nicola, Ó Ciardha, Caoilte, Caso, Letizia (2024) The incel phenomenon: A systematic scoping review. Current Psychology, 43 (32). pp. 26264-26278. ISSN 1936-4733. (doi:10.1007/s12144-024-06236-6) (KAR id:107082)

Abstract

The incel community—which is characterized by an anti-feminist misogynistic ideology and has been linked with terrorist attacks—has become an increasing focus of attention among social scientists, policy makers, and professionals involved in preventing radicalization and extremism. In this systematic review we provide an up-to-date account of scientific research on the incel phenomenon. Using PRISMA guidelines, we initially identified 593 records, primarily through online database research. After full screening and duplicate removal, 78 articles remained. We divided the analyzed records into four macro-categorizations, covering theoretical, technological, violent, and personality-related components of the incel ideology. We examined the clinical implications of the analyzed findings, focusing on the potential criminological and pathological consequences related to the incel status—on a personal, interpersonal, and societal basis. Finally, suggestions regarding clinical intervention and future research foci are provided based on the knowledge gaps identified through the review.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1007/s12144-024-06236-6
Uncontrolled keywords: Misogyny, Gender-based violence, Manosphere, Terrorism, Systematic scoping review, Incel
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Funders: University of Kent (https://ror.org/00xkeyj56)
SWORD Depositor: JISC Publications Router
Depositing User: JISC Publications Router
Date Deposited: 06 Sep 2024 14:07 UTC
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2024 13:38 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/107082 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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