2024 Research in the Capitol

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Open Access Poster Presentation

Abstract

This research aims to understand the impacts of online radicalization on the family unit, with a specific focus on the immediate emotional toll on household members of individuals who have been radicalized through online platforms. My goals include understanding family members’ emotions, exploring their personal experiences, distinguishing radicalization from exposure, and analyzing online radicalization from the family’s perspective. I hope to answer the following: What are the mental and emotional effects of online radicalization on the immediate family members of individuals who have been exposed to or subscribe to radical and extremist beliefs online? This data will hopefully contribute to a broader understanding of the impacts of radicalization while also offering insights to develop techniques for mitigation of any negative consequences of online radicalization, as well as tackling the issue of online extremist behavior more broadly.

Start Date

25-3-2024 11:45 AM

End Date

25-3-2024 1:30 PM

Event Host

University Honors Programs, Iowa Regent Universities

Faculty Advisor

Ana Kogl

Department

Department of Political Science

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I Failed My Brother: How Online Radicalization Affects the Family Unit

This research aims to understand the impacts of online radicalization on the family unit, with a specific focus on the immediate emotional toll on household members of individuals who have been radicalized through online platforms. My goals include understanding family members’ emotions, exploring their personal experiences, distinguishing radicalization from exposure, and analyzing online radicalization from the family’s perspective. I hope to answer the following: What are the mental and emotional effects of online radicalization on the immediate family members of individuals who have been exposed to or subscribe to radical and extremist beliefs online? This data will hopefully contribute to a broader understanding of the impacts of radicalization while also offering insights to develop techniques for mitigation of any negative consequences of online radicalization, as well as tackling the issue of online extremist behavior more broadly.