Research and analysis

Exploring radicalisation and extremism online: an experimental study

Dr Mark Littler, University of Huddersfield.

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Commission for Countering Extremism
Published
31 July 2019
Last updated
25 September 2019 — See all updates

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Exploring radicalisation and extremism online: an experimental study

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This paper explores the relationship between online political content and the public’s social and political attitudes. Utilising a quantitative design the paper investigates the role of network proximity and content theme, presenting its results alongside a discussion of the implications for existing and future scholarship.

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Published 31 July 2019
Last updated 25 September 2019 + show all updates

  1. Disclaimer added to clarify that the views in the paper do not necessarily represent the views of the UK government.

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