The field of criminology, sociology, and psychology all have valuable insights that can be used to combat terrorism with precision.

Abstract

Almost all of the academic research that has been done on violent extremism has been primarily on the reasons that lead individuals to become members of terrorist organizations. In recent times, a substantial body of research has been published on the subject of the fundamental reasons why individuals withdraw from participation in organizations and communities of this kind. The process of disengaging from terrorist organizations, on the other hand, has not been the subject of a significant amount of substantive scholarly research. This page provides a comprehensive analysis of recent scholarly works in the fields of criminology, psychology, and sociology from the perspective of experts from a variety of disciplines. In addition to laying the framework for future empirical investigations in this subject, the purpose of this project is to deepen our understanding of the process of disintegrating from terrorist organizations. Both the psychological investment model developed by Rusbult et al. and the sociological research conducted by Ebaugh on voluntary role leave have the potential to provide an alternative to the push-and-pull paradigm that is currently in use. The investment model that was established by Rusbult provides valuable insights into the elements that influence an individual's decision to stop supporting terrorist organizations for a variety of reasons. In this conceptual framework, the varied levels of satisfaction that result from involvement are taken into consideration, together with the opportunities and resources that are available at three distinct levels: the group, the individual, and the greater scale. According to the findings of Ebaugh's academic investigation on the topic of voluntary role-changing, a more comprehensive understanding of the process of leaving a post has been achieved. From this point of view, the potential psychological and behavioral indicators that may be available are taken into consideration. By conducting an analysis of important academic studies on disengagement from new religious movements, the tendency to quit engaging in criminal action, and attrition within conventional labor organizations, this study makes a contribution to the extension of knowledge regarding the process of disengagement of terrorists. In addition, it investigates the benefits and drawbacks of various theoretical frameworks in terms of elucidating the notion of departure and the processes that are linked with it. These processes can span a wide range of societal situations, including those of terrorists.

Keywords: commit, disengage, deradicalize, disinvest, quit, role, and terrorism