Evidence for indirect loss of significance effects on violent extremism: The potential mediating role of anomia.
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DOI: 10.1002/ab.21863
Abstract: Psychological research suggests that violent extremism (e.g., terrorism) stems partly from existential motives, such as individuals' need to achieve significance in life after experiencing failure, ostracism, or humiliation (Significance Quest Theory; SQT). Parallel investigations from… read more here.
Keywords: significance effects; extremism; violent extremism; anomia ... See more keywords
Recent Trends in Political Extremism in Japan: a Decline in Physical Violence and a Rise in “Extremism by Other Means”
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DOI: 10.1007/s12140-019-09306-w
Abstract: This article observes that the cycle of violent political extremism that began in Japan’s postwar period did not last long beyond the mid-1990s. In view of the situation, this article intends to (1) give an… read more here.
Keywords: violence; political extremism; extremism; recent trends ... See more keywords
Cognitive mechanisms in violent extremism
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cognition.2018.11.008
Abstract: This paper considers the cognitive underpinnings of violent extremism. We conceptualize extremism as stemming from a motivational imbalance in which a given need "crowds out" other needs and liberates behavior from their constraints. In the… read more here.
Keywords: violent extremism; extremism; cognitive mechanisms; mechanisms violent ... See more keywords
Understanding violent extremism in the 21st century: the (re)emerging role of relative deprivation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2020.03.010
Abstract: Recently, the world has experienced a wave of violent protest, and in particular Islamist and right-wing extremism have become increasing challenges for many societies. We argue that especially the experience of relative deprivation, that is… read more here.
Keywords: 21st century; violent extremism; extremism; relative deprivation ... See more keywords
Extremism and Disability Chic
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DOI: 10.1080/09362835.2017.1283632
Abstract: ABSTRACT The word chic refers to something fashionable or stylish. Chic varies for individuals and groups and with time and place. Something chic may have desirable or undesirable long-term consequences. Disability and extremism are also… read more here.
Keywords: disability chic; disability; extremism disability; extremism ... See more keywords
Is Extremism the ‘New’ Terrorism? the Convergence of ‘Extremism’ and ‘Terrorism’ in British Parliamentary Discourse
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DOI: 10.1080/09546553.2019.1598391
Abstract: ABSTRACT That the distinctions between terrorism and extremism have become increasingly blurred is something of a truism, but there has been little systematic analysis of whether this is truly the case nor of its possible… read more here.
Keywords: extremism; parliamentary discourse; terrorism; british parliamentary ... See more keywords
‘What does terrorism look like?’: university lecturers’ interpretations of their Prevent duties and tackling extremism in UK universities
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DOI: 10.1080/17539153.2017.1396954
Abstract: ABSTRACT The UK Counter Terrorism and Security Act (2015) (CTSA) calls for a partnership between the government, individuals, organisations and communities to prevent the radicalisation of individuals and to prevent their participation in terrorist and… read more here.
Keywords: extremism; like university; look like; university lecturers ... See more keywords
Mindsets and narratives: A commentary on Quassim Cassam’s Extremism
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DOI: 10.1080/17539153.2022.2082095
Abstract: In his newest book, Extremism (Cassam 2022), philosopher Quassim Cassam brings together and analyses many different concepts in extremism studies, such as ideology, violence, radicalisation, grievances, counternarratives, fanaticism, radicalism, and fundamentalism. Central to the book… read more here.
Keywords: mindsets narratives; extremism; quassim cassam; commentary quassim ... See more keywords
Multi-Ideology Multi-Class Extremism Classification Using Deep Learning Techniques
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3205744
Abstract: Social media is an integral part of today’s social communication. Social media platforms have a global reach with immense popularity among the young generation. This reach and influencing power of social media has attracted extremist… read more here.
Keywords: extremism; social media; ideology; multi class ... See more keywords
Detecting Extremism on Twitter During U.S. Capitol Riot Using Deep Learning Techniques
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3227962
Abstract: In the 21st century, social media platforms have become famous for communicating ideas, opinions, and emotions. These platforms are influential in reaching out to youth, recruiting, and spreading propaganda. Extremist groups are now active users… read more here.
Keywords: media platforms; extremism; social media; extremism twitter ... See more keywords
Multi-Ideology, Multiclass Online Extremism Dataset, and Its Evaluation Using Machine Learning
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DOI: 10.1155/2023/4563145
Abstract: Social media platforms play a key role in fostering the outreach of extremism by influencing the views, opinions, and perceptions of people. These platforms are increasingly exploited by extremist elements for spreading propaganda, radicalizing, and… read more here.
Keywords: extremism; ideology; using machine; extremism text ... See more keywords