Our systematic review identified empirical studies and books related to incels and inceldom. The project synthesizes this knowledge to provide clarity about the incel identity, the characteristics. Results from these studies highlight the nuanced nature of the incel identity. It is also apparent that incels suffer from high levels of romantic rejection and a greater degree of depressive and. Research efforts aimed at identifying the causes and consequences of incels' beliefs are needed to address this growing problem.
Involuntary celibates, or ‘incels’, are a self. Involuntary celibates (‘incels’) refers to men who believe they are unable to access consensual sexual relationships due to their perceived physical unattractiveness.