Evidencias empíricas de manipulación y abuso psicológico en el proceso de adoctrinamiento y radicalización yihadista inducida

Trujillo, Humberto M.; Alonso, F Gallardo; Cuevas, J. M.; Moyano, Manuel

doi:10.7440/res66.2018.05

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“…All of them were residents of Ripoll, and most shared family or friendship bonds within the group. According to different analyses, the leader, allegedly inspired by the jihadist Salafist doctrine Takfir wal-Hijra (5,49,50), was a key element in facilitating the radicalization process by bringing the other members together.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Providing evidence for this model, some studies have found a relationship between radicalization and the use of different psychological manipulation strategies. For instance, researchers have concluded that, in terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, there can be high levels of "group psychological abuse" similar to or higher than those of some cults (5,24,25), which use persuasion and manipulation to influence attitudes and behaviors, with the ultimate goal of inducing participation in terrorist acts.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Psychological manipulation is a directed and systematic process carried out by an indoctrinating hierarchy with the application of specific techniques and strategies (5,(40)(41)(42). Manipulation is contemplated as something subtle, imperceptible, and gradual without the application of violence or force.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The present research focuses on the members of the cell that carried out the attacks on Barcelona and Cambrils on August 17, 2017 (commonly referred to as the 17-A attacks), which killed 16 people and injured several others (5)(6)(7). The cell that perpetrated these attacks consisted of nine young people and a leader (Abdelbaki Es Satty) who contributed to their violent radicalization (8).…”

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Evidence of Psychological Manipulation in the Process of Violent Radicalization: An Investigation of the 17-A Cell

González

Moyano

Lobato³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionRadicalization leading to violence is a complex social process that frequently targets young people. In this study, we examine the 17-A cell, which carried out terrorist attacks in the Spanish cities of Barcelona and Cambrils on August 17, 2017. We focus on the psychological manipulation techniques used to radicalized members of the cell.MethodsUsing deductive content analysis, we examined the judicial order of the National High Court related to “Operation Ramblas” and the police proceedings of Cuerpo de Mossos d'Esquadra (CME) associated with the Barcelona and Cambrils attacks. Our goal was to determine whether psychological manipulation was used on the cell members and, if so, how frequently.ResultsOur results suggest that different psychological manipulation techniques were used on the 17-A cell members to facilitate their use of ideological violence. The most frequent strategies were cognitive control (control of attention, group identification, and denigration of critical thinking), environmental control (control of information), and emotional control (authoritarian leadership).ConclusionsThis study provides evidence that psychological manipulation techniques were used in the radicalization of 17-A cell members. The results are discussed in the context of previous research on the psychology of violent extremism and terrorism. We highlight the need for prevention and psychosocial interventions to steer young people away from violent extremism.

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Evidence of Psychological Manipulation in the Process of Violent Radicalization: An Investigation of the 17-A Cell

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Lobato³

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“…Mosques can be used by jihadi actors to recruit new followers (Trujillo, Alonso, Cuevas, & Moyano, 2018) and indeed, there are several examples of mosques known to have played a role in jihadist radicalization in many European countries like France (Campion, 2015), the United Kingdom (Weeks, 2016), Germany (Azzam, 2007), Netherlands (AIVD, 2015), and Spain (Reinares & García-Calvo, 2018). This seems related to the emergence of vulnerable environments in Europe.…”

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The role of vulnerable environments in support for homegrown terrorism: Fieldwork using the 3N model

Lobato

Moyano

Bélanger

et al. 2020

Aggressive Behavior

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The 3N model of radicalization proposes that violent radicalization is the result of the contribution of needs, networks, and narratives. Although research has mainly been supportive of this perspective, a substantial amount of ground remains uncovered regarding the network component of the model. Within this framework, we examine why individuals living in certain social environments tend to harbor more positive attitudes toward homegrown terrorism than others. Building on prior research, we hypothesized that individuals living in social environments known to be vulnerable (vs. less vulnerable) are more likely to experience a sense of significance loss (i.e., lack of social integration, perceived conflicts between religious groups), find solace in religious social networks (i.e., mosques), and thus adhere to radical narratives (i.e., legitimization of terrorism). A study with 365 young Muslims from different cities in Spain (Almería, Barcelona, Ceuta, and Melilla)supported these predictions. Theoretical and practical implications for the study of violent extremism are discussed.

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Cult conversion from the perspective of families: Implications for prevention and psychological intervention.

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Bélanger²,

Moyano³

2022

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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Groups of psychological abuse (GPA), organizations popularly known as "cults," are a well-documented social and public health problem that directly affect 1% of the global population. However, there are few studies that consider the process of cult conversion from the perspective of outgroup family members. This study aims to illuminate the process of cult recruitment, conversion, and disengagement, and analyze the experiences, perceptions, and needs of cultists' families. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 100 relatives of cult members in 15 different countries, with two-thirds of the respondents from Spain and the United States. Analyses revealed that warning signs, vulnerability factors, and motivational elements were key drivers for understanding the process of cult recruitment and participation. Moreover, results indicated that cult conversion of an individual has measurable mental health and well-being consequences for their relatives, as family members are often left legally helpless and without access to specialized psychological support. Collectively, these findings have implications for the prevention of cult conversion and clinical and psychosocial intervention. We conclude by discussing the results in the context of the current state of research, and by emphasizing the need to bring visibility to this social and public health challenge.

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Evidencias empíricas de manipulación y abuso psicológico en el proceso de adoctrinamiento y radicalización yihadista inducida

Cited by 11 publications

References 20 publications

Evidence of Psychological Manipulation in the Process of Violent Radicalization: An Investigation of the 17-A Cell

Evidence of Psychological Manipulation in the Process of Violent Radicalization: An Investigation of the 17-A Cell

The role of vulnerable environments in support for homegrown terrorism: Fieldwork using the 3N model

Cult conversion from the perspective of families: Implications for prevention and psychological intervention.

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