Cognitive and behavioral radicalization: A systematic review of the putative risk and protective factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Two of the most central questions in radicalization research are, (1) why do some individuals radicalize when most of those from the same groups or exposed to similar conditions do not? and (2) why do radicalized individuals turn to radical violence while the majority remain inert? It has been suggested that the answer to both questions lie in the cumulative and interactive effects of a range of risk factors. While risk assessment and counter-radicalization take a risk-protective factor approach, there is widespread debate as to what these factors are and which are most important.

Objectives

This review has two primary objectives.1) To identify what the putative risk and protective factors for different radicalization outcomes are, without any predeterminations.2)

SUBMITTER: Wolfowicz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10121227 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature