Abstract
In this study we examine how grievances and social connection among Somali immigrants are associated with attitudes towards radicalization to violence. Data was drawn from structured interviews with 213 Somali young adult men living in North America. Structural Equation Modeling was used to test the association of grievances with attitudes in support of political violence, and the mediating role of social connection (ethnic community belonging, attachment to nation of residence, and social comfort seeking online). Both grievances and social connection/disconnection relate to support for political violence, but in complex ways. Findings are discussed in relation to prevention of violent extremism.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by Department of Defense Minerva Research Initiative under Grant N00014-13-1-0243 and the National Institute of Justice under Grant 2012-ZA-BX-0004 and Grant 2014-ZA-BX-0001. The findings and conclusions expressed in this report are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Department of Justice.
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