Lynch, Orla,

Applying psychology : the case of terrorism and political violence / Orla Lynch and Carmel Joyce. - xiii, 158 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Applying a research framework -- Psychological processes in terrorism research -- Methodological considerations -- From paramilitary to peace-maker: ex-prisoners in Northern Ireland -- Making meaning out of the conflict in Northern Ireland -- Assumptions around identity: the case of British Muslim youth. Introduction --
Applying a research framework --
Psychological processes in terrorism research --
Methodological considerations --
From paramilitary to peace-maker: ex-prisoners in Northern Ireland --
Making meaning out of the conflict in Northern Ireland --
Assumptions around identity: the case of British Muslim youth --
Discussion.

"This book offers a framework for approaching psychological research on terrorism that encourages an explicit orientation to the issues that have acted as road blocks to the potential for psychology as a discipline to meaningfully contribute to terrorism research. The framework encourages researchers to define the research parameters in clear concise terms, devoid of theoretical jargon and rooted in an understanding of real world social problems. Furthermore, researchers are encouraged to be explicit about the vantage point through which the problem is being viewed (i.e., is it a problem for participants themselves? For broader society, for policy-makers and other stakeholders?) and what the intended outcome of the research might be."--Page 4 de la couverture.

CAS Bachelor of Science in Psychology


Text in English

9780470683170 (hardcover) 9780470683163 (pbk.)

2018020268


Terrorism--Psychological aspects.--Northern Ireland
Political violence--Psychological aspects.--Northern Ireland
Terrorism--Psychological aspects.--Great Britain
Political violence--Psychological aspects.--Great Britain
Terrorism--Psychological aspects.
Political violence--Psychological aspects.

HV6433.G7 / L96 2018

363.325019 L99 2019