This article provides a scientific analysis of the informational and psychological impact of extremist organizations’ propaganda conducted through the internet on the spiritual and moral education of youth. The study reveals the psychological mechanisms through which destructive ideas disseminated via the digital environment, social networks, and online platforms are internalized by young people. It also examines the manipulative nature of extremist content, factors related to identity crisis, emotional susceptibility, and information vulnerability. The article presents scientific and practical conclusions aimed at protecting youth spiritually and morally, ensuring information security, and developing critical thinking.

extremism, online propaganda, information-psychological impact, youth spirituality, digital environment, manipulation, information security.

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