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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Understanding motivations for self-sacrifice in terrorism is crucial.
  • Empirical data and direct interviews with terrorists are scarce in existing research.
  • Fieldwork in studying violent radicalization presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and address ten common barriers encountered during fieldwork in terrorism research.
  • To provide practical alternatives for overcoming these fieldwork challenges.
  • To contribute to preventing radicalization and deterring terrorism through empirical insights.

Main Methods:

  • Conducting face-to-face interviews with individuals at risk of radicalization, current terrorists, and former terrorists.
  • Synthesizing fieldwork experiences into a series of actionable recommendations.
  • Analyzing barriers to direct empirical investigation of violent radicalization.

Main Results:

  • Ten significant barriers to conducting fieldwork in terrorism research were identified.
  • Practical strategies and alternatives for overcoming these barriers were proposed.
  • The importance of direct, empirical engagement with the subject was highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Overcoming fieldwork barriers is essential for advancing the study of violent radicalization.
  • Direct engagement with individuals involved in terrorism can yield critical insights.
  • This research aims to contribute to preventing radicalization and reducing terrorism.