Ghosts of future past: a qualitative study on ‘radicalisation’ through the perspectives of Syria travellers
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Research defines radicalisation as a process shaped by resocialisation and identification, highlighting broader structural challenges beyond individual factors. Critics warn that radicalisation discourse risks reinforcing Islamophobic narratives. Through qualitative research with Syria travellers, we explored their lived experiences, revealing both their rejection of depersonalising radicalisation narratives and the persistent impact of these labels. Their life stories emphasise religiosity as a deeply ingrained identity rather than a mere shield against adversity. Framing these experiences as 'processes of being Muslim' captures their evolving faith and belonging. We advocate for deeper insight into how embodying Muslim identity intertwines with life events and 'intimate ghosts'.
Source: Psychiatry Psychology and Law
Institution: Ghent University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4410733941