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...economic change in society in line with the group/individual beliefs. Examples of terrorist groups include Al Qaeda, ISIL and Boko Haram. Many factors have been identified as to why people join extremist groups. There are push factors, that is conditions that lead to a person wanting to engage such as poverty, discrimination, lack of opportunities, history of abuse,...

...economic security impacts their social and political attitudes and behaviours. A lack of trust predictably can lead to tribalism, conflict, and lack of cooperation with the social good. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020/2021 has in this sense provided a glimpse of a future in which relationships are rapidly changing, in which taken for granted notions of working practices are...

...economic reasons and limited transport options as causes of health inequalities, providing some solutions being undertaken by MK Parks Trust. This article will examine the issues of inequalities with regard to diversity and safety issues. Discrimination and cultural issues can also mean some individuals and communities are less likely to access nature, or to have a...

...economic status, educational level or ethnic background and so on, but also things like disenchantment with political authority, sense of powerlessness, political cynicism, authoritarianism or alienation from society. They have also looked at personality factors and aspects of cognitive functioning (resistance to disconfirming evidence, tendency to circular thinking,...

...economic uncertainty, continuously evolving marketplace, rapid and disruptive pace of technology and a multi-generational workforce. It is no wonder that many people feel demotivated and disconnected, with lower wellbeing and performance at work. In developing this hub, we want to help answer questions around how psychology can help: How important is the application of...