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
A systematic literature review on preventing violent extremism.
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DOI: 10.1002/jad.12095
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In recent years, violent extremism (VE) attacks have escalated worldwide. More schools and students are being attacked. Examining and addressing VE core causes through preventing VE (PVE) strategies can help avoid future atrocities. Due… read more here.
Keywords: review; violent extremism; literature review; systematic literature ... 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
Hate in the time of coronavirus: exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on violent extremism and terrorism in the West
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DOI: 10.1057/s41284-020-00274-y
Abstract: Novel COVID-19 is having far-reaching consequences worldwide. Security and security management are not immune from this influence. Building on the scientific literature, this article explores the mixed impact of this unexpected macro-level phenomenon and its… read more here.
Keywords: impact; violent extremism; extremism terrorism; terrorism west ... See more keywords
The Role of the Internet in Facilitating Violent Extremism: Insights from Former Right-Wing Extremists
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DOI: 10.1080/09546553.2020.1784147
Abstract: While a growing body of evidence suggests that the Internet is a key facilitator of violent extremism, research in this area has rarely incorporated former extremists’ experiences with the Internet... read more here.
Keywords: internet facilitating; violent extremism; role internet; facilitating violent ... See more keywords
Preventing Violent Extremism with Former Extremists in Schools: A Media Analysis of the Situation in Germany
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DOI: 10.1080/09546553.2020.1862802
Abstract: During recent years, the inclusion of former extremists in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) has increased internationally. This paper addresses the issue of the involvement of fo... read more here.
Keywords: former extremists; preventing violent; violent extremism; extremism former ... See more keywords
The religious vs. social radicalisation debate: current understandings and effects on policy
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DOI: 10.1080/18335330.2018.1501807
Abstract: ABSTRACT A contested area of radicalisation debate is the field of study considering the impact of two key drivers towards radicalisation and the engagement in violent extremism: religion and group dynamics. The following analysis examines… read more here.
Keywords: radicalisation debate; violent extremism; religious social; academic understandings ... See more keywords
How to make enemies and influence people: a Social Influence Model of Violent Extremism (SIM-VE)
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DOI: 10.1080/18335330.2019.1575973
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper proposes a Social Influence Model of Violent Extremism (SIM-VE). In the context of increasing concern regarding the role of the internet in engaging people in violent extremist groups, particular attention is paid… read more here.
Keywords: social influence; violent extremism; model; influence ... See more keywords
State-led security responses and violent extremism: a comparative analysis of Libya, Egypt and Tunisia
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DOI: 10.1080/23269995.2018.1512276
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis article investigates the link between the deterioration of state-society relations and the increase in state-sponsored violence in the MENA region in the aftermath of the Arab Uprising... read more here.
Keywords: state; security responses; violent extremism; led security ... See more keywords
Understanding Violent Extremism: Identifying Motivational Classes in Male Jihadist Detainees.
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DOI: 10.1177/0306624x221144295
Abstract: An important step in understanding violent extremist behavior is to identify its underlying motivations. Insights into what drives violent extremists to their behavior may indicate what is needed to reduce existing risk factors. To this… read more here.
Keywords: understanding violent; violence; ideology; violent extremism ... See more keywords