On the Radicalization Process

This study aimed to provide an in‐depth description of the radicalization process, which is a very important step in terrorist activities. The author proposes a translational analysis that is first based on the author's experience in the psychological evaluation of terrorist behavior and second...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 2016-11, Vol.61 (6), p.1588-1591
Main Author: Leistedt, Samuel J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Extremism
Forensic psychiatry
forensic science
intelligence gathering
radicalization
social networks
social psychology
Terrorism
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Summary:This study aimed to provide an in‐depth description of the radicalization process, which is a very important step in terrorist activities. The author proposes a translational analysis that is first based on the author's experience in the psychological evaluation of terrorist behavior and second on an exhaustive review of the current literature. The search terms “terrorism,” “radicalization,” “social psychology,” and “psychopathology” were used to identify relevant studies in the following databases: Scopus, Medline, PubCentral, and Science Direct. Because of its importance, understanding radicalization process should be one of the priorities of behavioral scientists. International studies should be performed with a focus on several aspects, such as radicalization risk factors, brainwashing, the role of the media, and finally, in de‐radicalization programs.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.13170