2024
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293810
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Distinct patterns of incidental exposure to and active selection of radicalizing information indicate varying levels of support for violent extremism

Sandy Schumann,
Caitlin Clemmow,
Bettina Rottweiler
et al.

Abstract: Exposure to radicalizing information has been associated with support for violent extremism. It is, however, unclear whether specific information use behavior, namely, a distinct pattern of incidental exposure (IE) to and active selection (AS) of radicalizing content, indicates stronger violent extremist attitudes and radical action intentions. Drawing on a representative general population sample (N = 1509) and applying latent class analysis, we addressed this gap in the literature. Results highlighted six ty… Show more

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“…Thus, the latter may not be relevant for maintaining the effects of attitudinal inoculation on counter-arguing over time. Several other avenues must be explored, such as the role of memory of the inoculation stimuli itself as well as the persistence of the motivation to sustain counter-arguments in the absence of exposure to persuasive attacks from violent extremist actors, which may be the common experience for most people (see Schumann et al, 2024).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, the latter may not be relevant for maintaining the effects of attitudinal inoculation on counter-arguing over time. Several other avenues must be explored, such as the role of memory of the inoculation stimuli itself as well as the persistence of the motivation to sustain counter-arguments in the absence of exposure to persuasive attacks from violent extremist actors, which may be the common experience for most people (see Schumann et al, 2024).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%