Sociopsychological theorizing and research on collective action (eg, social protests) has
mushroomed over the last decade, studying a wide variety of groups, contexts, and cultures …

Adding rainbow filters in support of LGBTQ+ movements or changing profile pictures to black
squares to show support for the BlackLivesMatter movement have become common …

Exposure to derogatory language about immigrants and minority groups leads to political
radicalization and deteriorates intergroup relations. This article addresses the psychological …

A leading psychologist explains why nearly all of us--including many of those who are
persecuted and powerless--so often defend the social systems that cause misery and …

It is often claimed that social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are profoundly
shaping political participation, especially when it comes to protest behavior. Whether or not …

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 …

Increased immigration and demographic changes have not only resulted in political
pushback, but also in violent attacks against immigrants. Several recent terrorist attacks …

It is a hitherto open and debated question whether the belief in conspiracies increases or
attenuates the willingness to engage in political action. In the present article, we tested the …

Objectives This systematic review sought to collate and synthesize the risk and protective
factors for different outcomes of radicalization. We aimed to firstly quantify the effects of all …

Social-psychological models of collective action emphasize three antecedents of protest:(a)
anger at perceived injustice,(b) social identification, and (c) beliefs about group efficacy …