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Society

How Extremist Propaganda in India Builds Support for Violence, New Study Finds

A new study finds extremist propaganda in India follows set patterns, and says counter-messages must be crafted with equal care.

Psychreg News Team · 04 November 2026

Society

How to Choose the Right Online Quran Academy for Your Family

This guide makes choosing an online Quran academy clearer by prioritising teacher quality, short frequent practice and trial classes.

Adam Mulligan · 29 May 2026

Society

Study Links Suicide Terrorism to Religious Radicalisation and Socioeconomic Pressures

Suicide terrorism thrives where radical ideology meets poverty and despair, creating a deadly cycle that feeds on faith and fear.

Psychreg News Team · 07 November 2025

Society

“Thoughts and Prayers” (Again): Why People Often Deny Danger Even When the Signs Are Clear

People often minimise the threat of extremism because psychological biases make comfort feel safer than confronting uncomfortable truths.

Clara Jennings · 02 November 2025

Society

Largest Study on Muslim Prisoners Clarifies the Nature of Islamic Extremism in Europe

In a new study, researchers Matthew L. N.

Psychreg News Team · 29 July 2024

Society

“Leaking” Often Signals Islamic Terrorist Attacks in Advance, Finds New Study

A recent study by Laura Tampe and Rebecca Bondü from the Psychologische Hochschule Berlin has highlighted critical insights into the phenomenon of "leaking" prior to Islamist terrorist attacks in Germany.

Psychreg News Team · 01 June 2024

Society

Digital Media Fuels Jihadist Radicalisation in Australia, Finds Study

The weaponisation of digital media by extremist groups presents a significant threat to national security.

Psychreg News Team · 23 February 2024

Society

The Importance of a Strong Home Front – What We Can Learn From the October 7th Attack in Israel

The world watches as stomach-turning images continue to pour in from Israel, from the heinous attack that was carried out on 7th October 2023.

David Radar · 23 October 2023

Society

Online Antisemitic Posts Surged by 1,200% Post-Hamas Terrorists Attacks

This alarming data was gathered between 7th–10th October, by the Antisemitism Cyber Monitoring System (ACMS), according to a report by Jerusalem Post.

Psychreg News Team · 17 October 2023

Society

The Psychology Behind Terrorism

Terrorism is a complex phenomenon with no single root cause.

Amelia Turing · 09 October 2023

Society

Support for Extremism Among Military Veterans Is Similar to US Public

Support for extremist groups such the Proud Boys and Antifa was generally lower than rates derived from previous representative surveys.

Psychreg News Team · 23 May 2023

Society

Belief in Infinite Afterlife Could Influence End-of-Life Decisions in Suicide Bombers, Martyrs, and Self-Immolators

Suicide bombings have been on the rise since the 9/11 attacks, according to a 2016 report by the University of Chicago.

Psychreg News Team · 17 January 2023

Education

Researchers Shed Light on the Evolution of Extremist Groups

Early online support for the Boogaloos followed the same mathematical pattern as Isis.

Psychreg · 19 May 2021

Mental Health

The Psychology of Killing

With the constant threat of terrorism, people may feel fearful about death when going about their business.

Stella Compton-Dickinson, PhD · 01 August 2017