From a functional point of view, radicalization is defined as an enhanced preparation for intergroup conflict and an accentuated engagement to it. From a descriptive point of view, radicalization refers to a change in beliefs, feelings, and behaviors that justify intergroup violence and the demand for sacrifice in defending the own group.

This research note provides an overview of Radicalisation Studies as an emerging interdisciplinary field aimed at developing more holistic understandings of how and why individuals and groups turn to extreme ideologies and political violence. It traces the evolution of radicalisation research across …

2024年12月20日 · In this study, we focus on the effects of elite radicalization on individuals who voted for the elected right-wing government in Israel, where the political right has been in power—and getting stronger—for the past 20 years.

2024年12月1日 · They found that the most important predictors of radicalization include rational decision-making, a dependent decision-making style, cognitive complexity, uncertainty, and an analytical cognitive style. Radicalization is also associated with paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder.

2024年12月11日 · Radicalization, in its fundamental sense, refers to the process by which individuals or groups diverge from society’s established norms and values. It describes the progression toward extremism and, ultimately, terrorism, making it a critical area of focus for both researchers and practitioners.

La radicalisation est un concept qui cherche à expliquer comment des individus ou des groupes en viennent à élaborer, promouvoir et agir en fonction de représentations, d’idées ou de croyances « extrêmes » pouvant mener à des actes de violence politique ou de terrorisme.