Radicalization and extremism remain ill-defined definition in academia. This paper aims to add on existing knowledge by means of an thematic analysis of three autobiographies written by former...Show moreRadicalization and extremism remain ill-defined definition in academia. This paper aims to add on existing knowledge by means of an thematic analysis of three autobiographies written by former members of Islamic extremist organizations. By applying a theoretical lens of Social Identity Theory, this research suggests that childhood identities emerge and change overtime as result of the rejection of a former identity or when identities function as either a protective mechanism or sense of certainty.Show less
