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Discover Your Inner Strength: A Positive Psychological Approach to Bolster Resilience and Address Radicalization

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The article presents a positive psychological approach to preventing radicalisation by strengthening resilience and personal growth rather than focusing on threats . It describes an intervention where participants use religious inspiration and structured “if–then” planning to cope with everyday challenges and reinforce constructive behavior. The findings from two studies suggest that this method increases personal growth initiative, though it has limited impact on emotional wellbeing or sociability. The approach emphasizes identity affirmation, dialogue, and community support as key protective factors against radicalisation.

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Protective factors and resilience strategies

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