Swiss psychologists from the University of Geneva examined the link between the feeling of jealousy and a person’s tendency to join radical and extremist groups. The research was published in the scientific journal magazine Evolutionary Psychological Science (EPS).
Traditional theories of radicalization focus on psychological and social dynamics. They suggest that feelings of injustice, discrimination, and inequality play an important role in a person’s drive to extremist actions. However, these models do not explain why wealthy representatives of countries with developed economies and existing institutions to protect human rights are radicalized.
In a new paper, researchers suggested that supporters and participants in extremist groups may be motivated by jealousy because they perceive their status as inferior or believe others do not deserve the advantages they have.
Researchers emphasized that jealousy is a very strong emotion that can push a person to decisive actions.
According to the theory proposed by the authors, jealousy affects the radicalization process at different levels.
Initially, it raises people’s awareness of inequality and increases their feelings of injustice. This awareness can translate into a perceived moral obligation to act, which can justify supporting extremist ideas that promise to destroy existing social orders or correct perceived injustices.
While traditional counter-radicalization efforts focus primarily on ideological and economic factors, scholars believe emotional and psychological factors are equally important.
Developing programs that increase social cohesion and increase personal resilience against feelings of inequality caused by envy could play a critical role in curbing radicalization, the researchers noted.
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Source: Gazeta
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