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Study Links White Nationalism Support to Demographics

New research identifies demographic, economic, and behavioral factors linked to explicit support for white nationalism in the US white population, marking the first study of its kind.

The study in Nature found higher support among young white men. This expressed support is distinct from organizational affiliation.

Lead author Patrick Egan noted this trend contrasts with typical liberal views among young people on racial matters.

Support was also higher among white individuals with less education and lower incomes, the more religious, and white Republicans, conservatives, and the politically disaffected.

Social strain, including personal hardship and local economic distress, significantly predicted support for white nationalism.

While social media use frequency wasn't correlated, support was more prevalent among those whose closest friends are primarily online.

The research used three national surveys of over 7,800 non-Hispanic white US adults in 2021, 2024, and 2024-25.

The measure was validated, and researchers aim to use it to track predictors and prevalence over time.

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