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Psychology and Law
2020. Vol. 10, no. 4, 152–165
https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2020100411
ISSN: 2222-5196 (online)

Online Recruitment into Extremist and Terrorist Organizations

 
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Abstract

This article addresses extremism and terrorism as forms of violent actions, intense recruitment of individuals into the rank-and-file membership of organized formations and using those individuals as direct perpetrators of unlawful acts, as well as most common psychological traps for engaging into international terrorist organizations. It has been noted that extremism and terrorism have become a serious challenge for the modern world, increasingly threatening the security of many countries. A mechanism is outlined for drawing individuals into international terrorist organizations using social networks. The article describes in detail that most vulnerable to suggestions are teenagers, young people who haven't found their place in life and who have psychological problems, young girls who haven't been successful in their personal lives and of those who use the internet for games. Additionally, the article raises the issue of fighting against the modern-day terrorism which makes use of various tools to bring into play the recruits and make them perform terrorist acts. Strategies of fighting against terrorists are described.

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Keywords: extremism, terrorism, terrorist, recruitment, religion, pseudo-religion, tools for influencing, manipulation, international terrorist organizations, schemes of involvement, suggestion mechanism, social networks, the problem of fighting against international terrorist organizations, security forces, national security

Journal rubric: Psychology of Deviant and Criminal Behavior

OpenAlex citations: 9

OpenAlex topics: Security, Politics, and Digital Transformation, Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence, Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones

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Number of citations: 9

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Security, Politics, and Digital Transformation

This cluster of papers explores the concept of digital sovereignty, focusing on its implications in transition economies such as Hungary and Iran. It covers a wide range of topics including information security, legal regulation of digital assets, communication regimes, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and the impact on national security in the context of globalization.

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Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence

This cluster of papers explores the multifaceted aspects of terrorism, including its causes, effects, and countermeasures. It delves into the psychology, sociology, and economics of radicalization, as well as the impact of terrorism on global politics, economies, and societies. The papers also examine the role of education, poverty, and political freedom in relation to terrorism.

Number of works: 104367  |  Total number of citations: 651781

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Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones

This cluster of papers explores the multifaceted impacts of warfare, particularly the Russia-Ukraine conflict, on the environment, global food security, renewable energy development, supply chains, and biodiversity conservation. It delves into the consequences for water resources, climate change, and the potential disruptions to energy transition efforts. The cluster also addresses the implications for sustainable development goals and the long-term environmental consequences of war.

Number of works: 56508  |  Total number of citations: 88342

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2020100411

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For citation: Gaivoronskaya, I.B., Fomina, T.F., Amanzholova, B.A. (2020). Online Recruitment into Extremist and Terrorist Organizations. Psychology and Law, 10(4), 152–165. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2020100411

© Gaivoronskaya I.B., Fomina T.F., Amanzholova B.A., 2020

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Irina B. Gaivoronskaya, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of General and Applied Psychology, Pushkin Leningrad State University, St.Petersburg, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3530-7291, e-mail: ig15041971@mail.ru

Tatyana F. Fomina, Candidate of Science (Education), Associate Professor of the Department of Legal Psychology, St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, St.Petersburg, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7993-7538, e-mail: fatzoes@yandex.ru

Botagoz A. Amanzholova, Candidate of Science (Law), Professor, Department of criminal law, process and criminalistics, KarSU named after Academician E. A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9508-2234, e-mail: botanik76@mail.ru

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