Description
Koehler, Daniel (2015) – Radical Groups’ Social Pressure Towards Defectors: The Case of Right-Wing Extremist Groups. Koehler analyzes the intense social pressures exerted by right-wing extremist groups on defectors. He explores mechanisms like group loyalty, psychological manipulation, and threats that prevent members from leaving. The paper discusses deradicalization challenges and the need for targeted exit programs to support defectors. Koehler emphasizes that successful disengagement requires addressing both ideological and social dimensions, including family support and community reintegration strategies to counteract extremist influence.
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Ideologies and Conspiracy Narratives