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Radicalization and violent extremism depend on envy; conspiracy ideation, sometimes.
Michael Moncrieff1,2, Pierre Lienard3
1Department of International Public Law and International Organization, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Envy significantly influences radicalization and extremism, driving the acceptance of violence. Radicalization, in turn, promotes conspiracy ideation, highlighting the emotional underpinnings of extremism.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Political Science
- Behavioral Economics
Background:
- Emotions play a crucial role in radicalization, violent extremism, and conspiracy ideation.
- Envy, a frequently experienced emotion, has been understudied in relation to these phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between envy, radicalization, and conspiracy ideation.
- To explore envy's specific impact on extremist beliefs and the acceptance of violence.
Main Methods:
- The study examines the psychological pathways linking envy to radicalization and conspiracy ideation.
- Statistical analyses were employed to determine the directionality of these relationships.
Main Results:
- Envy was found to significantly affect core aspects of radicalization, including endorsing extremism and accepting violent means.
- Radicalization was identified as a facilitator of conspiracy ideation, not vice versa.
Conclusions:
- Envy is a key emotional driver in radicalization and the adoption of extremist ideologies.
- Understanding envy's role is critical for developing effective interventions against violent extremism and conspiracy theories.
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