About this course
How should we understand the psychology behind violence and hate? This course focuses on understanding the processes behind radicalization , including psychological perspectives on the role of motivation, ideology, identity, and risk factors. Characteristics and mechanisms of violent extremist groups are considered, with a specific focus on unique intervention and preventive methodologies developed in Sweden. Case studies illustrate key points and offer a complex understanding of influencing factors and relevant theoretical concepts.
Syllabus
Pre-requisites
One psychology course at university level.
Faculty
Carlos Tirado
FacultyPhD. (Psychology, Stockholm University, 2021). Postdoctoral researcher, Linköping University, Linköping, 2022-present. With DIS since 2023.
Robert Örell
FacultyRobert is a practitioner with two decades of professional experience with client work helping the re-integration of violent extremists. He held the position of director of Exit Sweden for over ten years and he was the director of Exit USA at Life After Hate between 2017 and 2020. Robert has held several positions in the European Commission’s Radicalization Awareness Network (RAN) since 2011. In recent years he has focused on capacity development, as well as designing and holding radicalisation prevention trainings around the world.