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  • Two forms of group alignment exist: identification and fusion.
  • Identity fusion, where group and personal identities are equivalent, links group attacks to personal threats, explaining violent extremism.
  • Theorized causes of identity fusion include shared and transformative experiences, but empirical evidence is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of perceived sharedness and transformativeness of group-defining events in generating identity fusion.
  • To test the theoretical link between transformative/shared experiences and identity fusion.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-registered study was conducted.
  • The study examined the relationship between perceived sharedness, transformativeness of group events, and identity fusion.
  • The sample comprised Indonesian Muslims.

Main Results:

  • Both perceived sharedness and transformativeness of group-defining events were predictive of identity fusion.
  • The relationship between transformativeness and identity fusion was more consistent than perceived sharedness across analyses.
  • Findings support the theory that shared and transformative experiences foster identity fusion.

Conclusions:

  • Shared and transformative experiences are key factors in developing identity fusion.
  • The transformativeness of experiences appears to be a particularly robust predictor of identity fusion.
  • Understanding identity fusion is crucial for addressing violent extremism.