Is Radicalisation a “Good Concept”?

McLaughlin, Gilbert Is Radicalisation a “Good Concept”? In: Unravelling Radicalisation: Exploring Concepts, Contexts, and Perspectives. Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 19-39. ISBN 9783031918865

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Abstract

Over the last two decades, numerous definitions of radicalisation have emerged, introducing ambiguities among scholars and leading to numerous debates. The discipline contends with these ambiguities as critics point out the lack of conceptual clarity. The persistent struggle to articulate a clear and comprehensive definition underscores the imperative for a rigorous conceptual analysis. This paper aims to address this issue by focusing on narrowing down definitions through specific criteria and establishing common attributes for conceptualisation. The methodology involves collecting unique radicalisation definitions from 48 English and French journal articles. These definitions were analysed using criteria for concept formation proposed by Gerring’s Framework. The study aims to establish a possible consensus and initiate discussions towards a more operational concept of radicalisation in social sciences.

Item Type:	Book Section
Faculty / Department:	Faculty of Business, Law and Criminology > School of Law and Criminology
Depositing User:	Gilbert McLaughlin
Date Deposited:	15 Sep 2025 10:56
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2025 10:56
URI:	https://hira.hope.ac.uk/id/eprint/4757

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