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'It's pretty toxic… but just a little, I want to be like that': What young men think of manosphere content

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Briefings

A 2026 study indicates young men perceive manosphere content as offering self-optimization and success, yet it frequently delivers health harms, risk-taking behaviors, and gender stereotypes. The evidence suggests that exposure to this content is strongly linked to violent extremism.

Key points

• Young men view manosphere content as promising self-optimization and success.
• The content is strongly associated with health harms and risk-taking behaviors.

Context

Research indicates that manosphere content often delivers negative outcomes including health harms and gender stereotypes, which are predictors of violent extremism.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single study from 2026. Specific participant demographics, sample sizes, and exact measurement methods for violent extremism are not provided.

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