What is it about?
Our study shows that on days when employees feel burned out, they are more likely to justify ideological violence—even if they don't act on it. Negative emotions mediate this relationship: burnout leads to emotional distress, which in turn fosters extremist attitudes. Perceived organizational support (POS) serves as a protective factor: when workers feel valued, the link between burnout and radical beliefs weakens.
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After the assassination of a major U.S. CEO, public support surged for the alleged killer, Luigi Mangione. Our new study links this kind of sympathy for violent extremism to workplace burnout—suggesting that exhaustion at work may help explain why radical attitudes are gaining traction.
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The article underscores the implications not only for workplace policy but also for understanding shifts in public tolerance for violent ideologies.
Dr. Alexios Arvanitis
University of Crete
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This page is a summary of: Exploring the link between daily job burnout and violent extremist attitudes: The role of negative affect and perceived organizational support., Psychology of Violence, August 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/vio0000643.
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