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... ... @@ -227,96 +227,3 @@ 227 227 228 228 {{html}}<hr style="border: 3px solid red;">{{/html}} 229 229 230 - 231 -{{expand title="Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness" expanded="false"}} 232 -**Source:** *Current Psychology* 233 -**Date of Publication:** *2024* 234 -**Author(s):** *Brandon Sparks, Alexandra M. Zidenberg, Mark E. Olver* 235 -**Title:** *"One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"* 236 -**DOI:** [10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z) 237 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation* 238 - 239 ---- 240 - 241 -## **Key Statistics** 242 -1. **General Observations:** 243 - - Study analyzed **67 self-identified incels** and **103 non-incel men**. 244 - - Incels reported **higher loneliness and lower social support** compared to non-incels. 245 - 246 -2. **Subgroup Analysis:** 247 - - Incels exhibited **higher levels of depression, anxiety, and self-critical rumination**. 248 - - **Social isolation was a key factor** differentiating incels from non-incels. 249 - 250 -3. **Other Significant Data Points:** 251 - - 95% of incels in the study reported **having depression**, with 38% receiving a formal diagnosis. 252 - - **Higher externalization of blame** was linked to stronger incel identification. 253 - 254 ---- 255 - 256 -## **Findings** 257 -1. **Primary Observations:** 258 - - Incels experience **heightened rejection sensitivity and loneliness**. 259 - - Lack of social support correlates with **worse mental health outcomes**. 260 - 261 -2. **Subgroup Trends:** 262 - - **Avoidant attachment styles** were a strong predictor of incel identity. 263 - - **Mate value perceptions** significantly differed between incels and non-incels. 264 - 265 -3. **Specific Case Analysis:** 266 - - Incels **engaged in fewer positive coping mechanisms** such as emotional support or positive reframing. 267 - - Instead, they relied on **solitary coping strategies**, worsening their isolation. 268 - 269 ---- 270 - 271 -## **Critique and Observations** 272 -1. **Strengths of the Study:** 273 - - **First quantitative study** on incels’ social isolation and mental health. 274 - - **Robust sample size** and validated psychological measures. 275 - 276 -2. **Limitations of the Study:** 277 - - Sample drawn from **Reddit communities**, which may not represent all incels. 278 - - **No causal conclusions**—correlations between isolation and inceldom need further research. 279 - 280 -3. **Suggestions for Improvement:** 281 - - Future studies should **compare incel forum users vs. non-users**. 282 - - Investigate **potential intervention strategies** for social integration. 283 - 284 ---- 285 - 286 -## **Relevance to Subproject** 287 -- Highlights **mental health vulnerabilities** within the incel community. 288 -- Supports research on **loneliness, attachment styles, and social dominance orientation**. 289 -- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**. 290 - 291 ---- 292 - 293 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration** 294 -1. Explore how **online community participation** affects incel mental health. 295 -2. Investigate **cognitive biases** influencing self-perceived rejection among incels. 296 -3. Assess **therapeutic interventions** to address incel social isolation. 297 - 298 ---- 299 - 300 -## **Summary of Research Study** 301 -This study examines the **psychological characteristics of self-identified incels**, comparing them with non-incel men in terms of **mental health, loneliness, and coping strategies**. The research found **higher depression, anxiety, and avoidant attachment styles among incels**, as well as **greater reliance on solitary coping mechanisms**. It suggests that **lack of social support plays a critical role in exacerbating incel identity and related mental health concerns**. 302 - 303 -This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis. 304 - 305 ---- 306 - 307 -## **📄 Download Full Study** 308 -{{velocity}} 309 -#set($doi = "10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z") 310 -#set($filename = "${doi}.pdf") 311 -#if($xwiki.exists("attach:$filename")) 312 -[[Download>>attach:$filename]] 313 -#else 314 -{{html}}<span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">🚨 PDF Not Available 🚨</span>{{/html}} 315 -#end 316 -{{/velocity}} 317 - 318 -{{/expand}} 319 - 320 -{{html}}<hr style="border: 3px solid red;">{{/html}} 321 - 322 -