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A multiplex network approach to understanding extremist organizations: A case study of the Proud Boys

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  • Wippell, Jack G.R.
  • Haynie, Dana L.

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This paper explores the network dynamics of extremist organizations through a detailed case study of the Proud Boys. Using a multiplex network approach, informed by recent advances in research on gangs, we examine how various types of ties influence extremist behavior.

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  • Wippell, Jack G.R. & Haynie, Dana L., 2025. "A multiplex network approach to understanding extremist organizations: A case study of the Proud Boys," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 96(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:96:y:2025:i:c:s0047235225000029
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2025.102353
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