Life Difficulties, Online Extremism and Support for Political Violence in the United States

• In Event: Violent Extremism and Radicalization

Brief Overview

Using nationally representative survey data, this study shows that support for political violence in the US is more likely among those exposed to extremist content online. This effect is amplified among those facing life difficulties.

Authors

• Suranjan Uditha Weeraratne, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

• Laurie L. Rice, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

• Kenneth W. Moffett, Independent Researcher