Magdaléna Hovanová, Tomáš Šeďo
Magdaléna Hovanová completed all stages of her studies at the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, where she continues to work as an assistant professor and researcher. Her research primarily focuses on the adolescent target group, examining various types of social constructs (such as social support, family environment, relational attachment, self-care, etc.) in relation to risky behaviour, particularly in the area of online risky behaviour and radicalisation.
Tomáš Šeďo holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work from the Department of Social Work at the Faculty of Arts, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. He is currently in the fourth year of his full-time doctoral studies in the Integrative Social Work program. His dissertation, as well as his scientific research and publication activities, focus on youth radicalisation and the development of a deradicalisation program.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the paper is to explore how face-to-face radicalisation factors influence radical behaviour in an online environment. It also focuses on the content that adolescents seek online and its role in their online radical behaviour. THEORETICAL BASE: Theoretically, it focuses on identifying the determinants of radicalisation and online radicalisation. It also aims to describe the role of social work in the digital environment and its potential in the prevention of radicalisation. METHODS: In the context of quantitative research, analyses were conducted using correlation calculations, factor analysis, simple linear regression, and to create a multiple linear regression model. OUTCOMES: The research results demonstrated that the factor of radicalisation Personal Values has a greater influence on online radical behaviour than General Values. Variables entering into Model 2, such as Socialization and Communication, as well as exposure to Emotional Content and Quotes, are associated with a lower level of online radical behaviour. Conversely, more frequent Shopping, use of Educational Materials, and exposure to Controversial Content and Radical Opinions are associated with a higher level of radical behaviour. SOCIAL WORK IMPLICATIONS: Social work should focus on shaping personal values and beliefs, supporting socialization and communication, using emotional content to prevent radicalisation, emphasizing proven educational materials, and actively engaging in the online environment to reduce radical behaviour.
Keywords
radicalisation, online radicalisation, adolescence
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