Psychology of Terrorism and the Staircase Mataphor Cover Image

Psychologie terorismu a metafora schodiště
Psychology of Terrorism and the Staircase Mataphor

Author(s): Josef Smolík
Subject(s): Security and defense, Social psychology and group interaction, Contemporary Islamic Thought
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Terrorism; Group Dynamics; Staircase Metaphor

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the contemporary form of terrorism, introduces selected issues and discusses the psychology of terrorism. Various forms and typologies of contemporary terrorism which occurs in different geographical and cultural areas and uses large scale of methods and tactical and strategic approaches are introduced as well. The main goal of this article is to describe psychological aspects of terrorism with the emphasis on the motivation and group dynamics of terrorist organizations. The staircase metaphor which allows thinking about the process of recruitment of terrorists is introduced as well. The article derives especially from theoretical socio-psychological and political findings.

  • Issue Year: 24/2015
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 82-101
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Czech