Related topic:
Causes of radicalisation (risk, push/pull factors)
Description:
This podcast episode explores the psychological processes underlying terrorism and extremist behaviour through the research of Professor Paul Taylor. It examines how cognition, social interaction, identity, communication, and situational factors influence terrorist decision-making, recruitment, and engagement in political violence, highlighting the role of psychological research in understanding and preventing terrorism.
Link:
Language:
English
Date:
08.07.2026
Proposed by:
PPHS
Source:
Terrorism and Extremism Research Centre, 2018