- A recent study reveals some new insights into the psychology and functioning of "incels," individuals who identify as involuntarily celibate.
- Compared to non-incel men, incels tend to have much poorer mental health, a tendency towards victimhood, and increased interest in casual sex.
- The study found that incels are politically and ethnically diverse, contrary to widely-held stereotypes about the group.
- Incels were also likely to not be in education, employment, or training (NEET), making them a hard-to-reach group for mental health support.
People are single for many reasons. For some, it’s a choice—they might be “finding themselves,” prefer casual sex over commitment, or be waiting until the right person comes along. For others, singlehood feels like a choice society has made for them, whether they like it or not.
Involuntary celibates, or “incels,” are a sub-culture of men who feel totally excluded from the mating market. Often holding extreme views about how dating works (inspired by a caricature of evolutionary psychology), incels have developed a reputation as sexist, trolling, and dangerous. Concerns that incels pose a danger to society have been reinforced by mass shootings committed by young
Involuntary celibates, or “incels,” are a sub-culture of men who feel totally excluded from the mating market. Often holding extreme views about how dating works (inspired by a caricature of evolutionary psychology), incels have developed a reputation as sexist, trolling, and dangerous. Concerns that incels pose a danger to society have been reinforced by mass shootings committed by young
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