القدرة التنبؤية للمخططات المعرفية اللاتكيفية في الميل للتطرف الفكري

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Objective: The current study aims to examine the predictability of maladaptive schemas for proneness to intellectual extremism.

The study sample comprised N=85 extremists detained in rehabilitation centers in Jordan, which are operated by security services under the Ministry of Interior whose interest in issues related to intellectual extremism and terrorism.

Method: Participants were given two self-report measurements to complete relating to maladaptive schemas and intellectual extremism.

Results: Participants with predictive ability for proneness to intellectual extremism were likely to have reporting having maladaptive schemas, e.g.

emotional deprivation, poor planning, dominance/control and vulnerability to harm and illness.

The most common maladaptive schemas were the merit/grandiosity and emotional deprivation schemas.

Conclusion: Qualitative research targeting intellectual extremists and terrorists is needed in order to understand their reasons for membership to extremist groups.

It is important to highlight how their experiences have influenced their thinking.

In addition to this, such research would be beneficial for establishing preventative programs that provide education and enhance protective behaviors in those prone to intellectual extremism.