Political Science

Extremist ideology as a complex contagion: the spread of far-right radicalization in the United States between 2005 and 2017

M. Youngblood

This study by Mason Youngblood explores the intriguing dynamics of far-right radicalization in the US between 2005 and 2017, likening it to a complex contagion. With significant connections to social media usage and poverty rates, the research reveals how group membership fuels this spread, while online counter-narratives emerge as potential intervention strategies.

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Abstract

This study investigates the spread of far-right radicalization in the US from 2005-2017 using an epidemiological approach. The findings suggest that far-right radicalization behaves like a complex contagion, requiring multiple exposures for adoption. Social media usage and group membership significantly enhance the spread, while poverty rates positively correlate with radicalization probability. The study highlights the importance of online and physical organizing in recruitment and suggests that interventions like online counter-narratives could be effective in mitigating the spread of far-right extremism.

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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Jul 31, 2020

Authors

Mason Youngblood

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