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Psychology researchers identify a "burnout to extremism" pipeline

Psychology researchers identify a "burnout to extremism" pipeline
health9/16/2025

What psychological factors lead ordinary people to justify extreme violence? A recent study tracking over 600 employees suggests an answer lies in workplace burnout. The research shows that on days employees felt more burnt out, their sympathy for extremist views increased.

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