One is the loneliest number: Involuntary celibacy (incel), mental health, and loneliness.

ABSTRACT: Incels-a ragtag collection of young males who have rallied around their shared experience of romantic rejection-have slowly emerged as an online group of interest to researchers, no doubt as a result of several high-profile attacks. Much of this work has centered around incels' dating experiences, sexual attitudes, and online forums. However, it is possible that their moniker, short for involuntary celibate, has resulted in an overemphasis on their sexual exclusion and frustration. Recent work has identified social isolation as a key aspect of inceldom, which may help explain why incels have responded negatively to romantic rejection. The present study thus sought to examine the role of social support and loneliness in experiences of rejection in a sample of incel (n = 67) and non-i

SUBMITTER: Sparks B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9892684 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature