Examining Radicalization Using a Game Paradigm: The Opponent Immersion Game
Examining Radicalization Using a Game Paradigm: The Opponent Immersion Game
Jessica I. den Elzen Tamar Schaap Helma van den Berg Rudy Boonekamp Allard R. Feddes a Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlandsb Department of Human Behaviour and Training, TNO, Soesterberg, the Netherlandsc Department of Social Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlandsd Halicioğlu Data Science Institute, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USAe Department of Social Behaviour Change, TNO, Soesterberg, the Netherlandsf Executive Staff (HRM) Department of Human Resources, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlandsg Department of Learning & Workforce Development, TNO, Soesterberg, the NetherlandsJessica I. den Elzen is a PhD candidate at the Clinical Child and Family Studies department at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on youth radicalization with a specific focus on the role of conspiracy belief and misinformation.Tamar Schaap is a Data Science PhD Student at the University of California, San Diego. Her research has focused on developing a deeper understanding of various mental and physical health conditions from non-clinical measures. This manuscript was prepared using data from her research at TNO, the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research.Helma van den Berg is a social psychologist affiliated with the University of Amsterdam. Her research expertise encompasses the processes of radicalization, polarization, behavior change and violent extremism. This body of work was conducted as part of her research at TNO, the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research.Rudy Boonekamp is a research scientist at TNO, an independent research organization in The Netherlands. His research is concerned with the use of simulation technology and serious games for learning and behavioural change. The data in this research was gathered using a immersive environment designed with his expertise.Allard R. Feddes is an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. His research focuses on the psychology of intergroup prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination; processes of radicalization; and collective action ranging from moderate action to violent extremism.