Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Extreme Political Ideology: Does Being Alone Make People More Extreme?

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Brief Overview

This paper examines the relationship between social isolation, loneliness, and extreme political ideology. I suggest internet and social media use as a possible mechanism mediating the relationship.

Author

• Suhyen Bae, Duke University