The spread of extremism among young people due to informational infantilism

Introduction. The presented paper examines the reasons for development of youth extremism. In this study author draws attention to information infantilism typical young people today. Starting from «being determines consciousness» points out objective reality active involvement in virtual world. As users Internet, join cyber interaction: communication, exchange both personal and group nature.
 Specific features interaction combined with immaturity lead fact that users, not being fully aware legal consequences their actions, verbally or visually express ideas fall under definition extremism stated Federal law № 114 25 July 2002 «On counteracting extremist activities», as well become victims recruiters groups, which actively operate space through communication social networks, on dating sites.
 aim is consider one causes dissemination environment. This theoretical construct proposes reflect specifics communications environment characteristics individuals, together create prerequisites activities extremism.
 Methodology. problem was examined prism psychological knowledge, makes it possible uncover underlying human psychology contribute environment.
 Methods techniques. research based general scientific methods.
 Results. Theoretical substantiates concept «information infantilism», space.
 Scientific novelty: introduces term proposed be considered spread Practical significance new can used process education prevention crimes.