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Abstract：
The global scholarly attention has shifted toward the phenomenon of inceldom (involuntary celibacy) due to violent incidents involving self-identified incels. There is a growing number of platforms promoting the proliferation of these ideologies, and cases of violence are becoming increasingly severe. This research constitutes one of the limited empirical investigations within an Italian context. This study aims to examine the mental well-being and its associations with self-esteem and temporal perspectives among individuals identifying as incels. Fifty-eighth male subjects aged between 18 and 45 years old participated in the study. Participants, recruited through online communication channels, completed three questionnaires focused on assessing mental well-being, self-esteem, and temporal orientation. The results reveal that incel subjects exhibit low self-esteem and are inclined toward a hedonistic present-focused perspective aimed at immediate gratification rather than future planning. Of note are the data related to the future temporal perspective, which does not show any predictive value on the well-being of incel subjects. Their ability to plan for the long term, defer immediate gratification, and control behavior through the anticipation and evaluation of possible consequences appears diminished. This study discusses the implications of developing targeted intervention programs, given that the incel phenomenon is becoming increasingly widespread. It is, therefore, crucial not to underestimate the potential threat that inceldom could pose in the future.
摘要：
由于涉及自我识别的乱伦的暴力事件，全球学术注意力已转移到乱伦（非自愿独身）现象。推动这些意识形态扩散的平台越来越多,暴力事件日益严重。这项研究构成了意大利背景下有限的实证研究之一。这项研究旨在检查被识别为incels的个体之间的心理健康及其与自尊和时间观点的关联。58名年龄在18至45岁之间的男性受试者参与了该研究。参与者,通过在线交流渠道招募，完成了三份侧重于评估心理健康的问卷，自尊,和时间取向。结果表明，incel受试者的自尊心较低，并且倾向于以享乐主义的当下为中心的观点，旨在立即满足而不是未来的计划。值得注意的是与未来时间视角相关的数据，这对incel受试者的幸福感没有任何预测价值。他们有长期计划的能力，推迟立即满足，而控制行为通过对可能的后果的预期和评价出现减弱。这项研究讨论了制定有针对性的干预计划的意义，鉴于incel现象越来越普遍。是的,因此,至关重要的是，不要低估了乱伦在未来可能构成的潜在威胁。
