Background Two of the most central questions in radicalization research are,(1) why do
some individuals radicalize when most of those from the same groups or exposed to similar …

A systematic review of the empirical literature on lone-actor terrorism, the first of its kind, is
presented. Across 109 sources, ten main themes that characterize this domain are identified …

This study analyzes the effects of conspiracy beliefs on violent extremist intentions. More
specifically, we investigate whether the relationship between conspiracy beliefs and violent …

Anecdotal evidence asserts that extremist materials on the internet play a decisive role in
radicalization processes. However, due to a structural absence of empirical data in the …

The present meta‐analysis summarizes the international basis of evidence regarding links
between psychologically meaningful risk factors and political violence outcomes among …

Objectives Despite popular notions of “filter bubbles” and “echo chambers” contributing to
radicalization, little evidence exists to support these hypotheses. However, social structure …

This mixed-methods study examines social media use among public mass shooters in the
United States as an extension of a comprehensive database of 170 mass shooters from …

As a consequence of numerous extreme‐right terror attacks in which the perpetrators posted
their manifestos and attack life streams on online platforms adjacent to the video gaming …

Many individuals that engage with “terroristic content” do so in online settings. Most research
on online exposure to dangerous materials focuses on the content and who is posting it, and …

Background Family‐related risk and protective factors are crucial for different antisocial
behaviors, but their role in radicalization requires synthesis. Radicalization is likely to have a …