Possible Predisposition for Cult Involvement
The contribution to empirical research of a possible predisposition for cult involvement is rarely available on an international scale. The current observations, experiences and statements made to this theme are indeed countless but are also often extremely inconsistent. So it is claimed, for example, that many cult members come from dysfunctional families or that a psychopathological disorder was already existent before joining a cult. In opposition to this include those who hold the opinion that cult members come from completely normal, functional and protective families who clearly have no history of psychopathological illness. The proposed work should be ascertained whether
What is radicalization?
Radicalization is a process where a person increasingly accepts the use of violence to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.Radicalization is a process where a person increasingly accepts the use of violence to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals.Which psychological mechanisms can play a role in radicalization processes? Radicalization has become a popular word, but it is often poorly defined. Often, radicalization is used in such a way that it encompasses all terrorists, but that is using the concept too broadly. There are many paths into a terrorist group or act of terror. Not all terrorists are radicalized. What