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

Jack G.R. Wippell and Dana L. Haynie

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2025, vol. 96, issue C

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Networks; Gangs; Far-right; Proud boys; Multiplexity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2025.102353

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