Document Type
Report
Publication Date
8-2024
Abstract
Extremist groups increasingly use online platforms and messaging to influence followers. This influence can take a variety of forms, including: • Recruiting and engaging members • Highlighting social identities • Increasing communication about extremist issues • Deepening commitment to extremism • Inciting violent action
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Matthew; Connelly, Shane; Song, Hairong; Lopez, Ares Boira; Stewart, Joseph; and Gordon, Cecelia F., "Messaging Matters: How Extremists Influence Followers Online" (2024). Reports, Projects, and Research. 87.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ncitereportsresearch/87