Involuntary Celibacy in the Digital Age: a Critical Narrative Review of the Incel Phenomenon, Mental Health Burden, Ideological Pathways, and Public Health Implications
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- 10.1007/s11920-026-01694-0
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- 2026-06-30
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@article{allodium:10.1007/s11920-026-01694-0,
title = {Involuntary Celibacy in the Digital Age: a Critical Narrative Review of the Incel Phenomenon, Mental Health Burden, Ideological Pathways, and Public Health Implications},
author = {Jaypee S. Yongco},
year = {2026},
journal = {Current Psychiatry Reports},
doi = {10.1007/s11920-026-01694-0},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-026-01694-0}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Involuntary Celibacy in the Digital Age: a Critical Narrative Review of the Incel Phenomenon, Mental Health Burden, Ideological Pathways, and Public Health Implications AU - Jaypee S. Yongco PY - 2026 JO - Current Psychiatry Reports DO - 10.1007/s11920-026-01694-0 UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-026-01694-0 ER -
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Yongco, J. S. (2026). Involuntary Celibacy in the Digital Age: a Critical Narrative Review of the Incel Phenomenon, Mental Health Burden, Ideological Pathways, and Public Health Implications. Current Psychiatry Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-026-01694-0
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