När människan försvinner - En studie om själv-avhumaniseringens roll i sambandet mellan politisk extremism och radikalisering

Sammanfattning: This study examines the role of self-dehumanization in relation to political extremism and radicalization. Our research question was, "Does self-dehumanization on group and individual level influence the dynamics between political extremism and radicalization?" We also wanted to confirm that there is a correlation between radicalization and extremism, and does self-dehumanization on group and individual level influence the dynamics between political extremism and radicalization? The study was conducted through an online survey disseminated via social media platforms and student-oriented media. All respondents completed the survey digitally. The findings confirm a correlation between political extremism and radicalization while also indicating a link between self-dehumanization and radicalization.