Reconciling Impact and Ethics: An Ethnography of Research in Violent Online Political Extremism

Mahlouly, Dounia

Abstract

Gathering empirical evidence from interviews and focus groups, this study highlights some of the ethical dilemmas face d by the academic community tasked with developing new methodological tools and conceptual frameworks for the study of violent online political extremism. At the same time, it examines how academics position themselves in relation to a broad range of non-academic stakeholders involved in the public debate about where violent extremism, terrorism and the Internet intersect. It argues that these external actors are introducing a multisectoral ‘market’ for research on online violent extremism, which creates both opportunities and limitations for the academic community. Finally, it analyses how academics from across a range of disciplines will be able to secure access to data and competitive research tools, while also engaging in a critical reflection about the ethical considerations at stake.

Citation

Mahlouly, D. (2019). Reconciling Impact and Ethics: An Ethnography of Research in Violent Online Political Extremism. VOX-Pol Network of Excellence

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Jul 23, 2019
• Deposit Date: Nov 25, 2022
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• ISBN: 9781873769935
• Publisher URL: https://www.voxpol.eu/download/vox-pol_publication/Reconciling-Impact-and-Ethics.pdf
• Related Public URLs: https://www.voxpol.eu/new-vox-pol-report-reconciling-impact-and-ethics-by-dounia-mahlouly/