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Relationship between parental privacy invasion and identity formation during adolescence

Becht, Andrik I.; Breddels, Petra R.; Hoogendoorn, Dieuwke; Meijer, Willem J. (Igitur, 2012-06-11)

Privacy is necessary to develop a personal domain in which adolescents can explore their own identity. Adolescents and their parents act upon different definitions of privacy boundaries, which might have consequences for ...
Editorial

Wubbels, Theo (Igitur, 2012-06-11)
Public opinions on security and civil liberties in America after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001

Es, Roeliene Van (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans had to reconsider their opinions related to security and civil liberties. How did public opinion change in the period after the attacks? Many studies have examined ...
Editorial note

Camphuijsen, Marjolein; Riezen, Bram Van; Vriens, Eva; Westerbeek, Jette A. (Igitur, 2012-01-24)
Inciting fear for terrorism: a critical review of current counter-terrorism policies and how they increase fear

Vriens, Eva (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

Is the fear of possible terrorist attacks justified? Do counter-terrorism policies provide a feeling of security or do they lead to more fear? What kind of policies should be enacted to reduce fear? This article reviews ...
Counter-terrorism in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom: a comparative literature review study

Roex, Karlijn L. A.; Riezen, Bram Van (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

What characterizes the Dutch and British policy on terrorism? Are there any differences? This article reviews the relevant literature that addresses these questions. Several competing visions have been deduced from the ...
The interaction between democracy and terrorism

Oenema, Marianne (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

There is a great deal of research about terrorism and policy changes, but the broader political dimension has thus far received scant attention. I have therefore written a literature review focusing on this broader political ...
Experiences, coping styles and mental health of Muslims following 9/11

Ven, Cilia M. van der (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

Following the 9/11 attacks in 2001 and several bombings in European countries such as London, many studies focused on the impact these attacks had on the lives and wellbeing of people in the West. Few studies, however, ...
Recent Findings on Post-Terrorist Disaster Guidelines and Interventions

Voerman, Kiki A. (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

After 9/11, new interest emerged in the development of post-disaster guidelines and evidence-based interventions to respond to the immediate needs of survivors of terrorist attacks. Much discussion existed about the proper ...
The Influence of Terrorist Attacks on the Psychological Wellbeing of Children: A Review of Results from Beslan and the United States

Wietmarschen, Mirthe V. van (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

This article will review research conducted regarding the psychological effects on children exposed to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the children held hostage in Beslan, Russia in 2004. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress ...
The influence of terrorist threats on Israeli children and adolescents

Doeland, Elin M. (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

This article offers a review of some studies on the influence of the constant threat of terrorism on Israeli children and adolescents. Negative outcomes as well as mediating factors are examined in this context. Contributions ...
Neurological Changes in People with PTSD Following Terrorist Attacks

Jonkhout, Nicky (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

Terrorist attacks on the Western world in the last decade have made this topic a pressing issue for social scientists. The aim of this article is to explore the neurological impact of terrorism on people who, following ...
Terrorism and Depression: An Overview

Oorsouw, Anne Van (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

Terrorist attacks can have a profound impact on people who are exposed to them. In this article, one such possible effect, depression, is described, based upon an overview of a number of studies. Risk factors and immunizing ...
What motivates female suicide terrorists?

Witlox, Maartje (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

Female suicide terrorism is increasing worldwide. The phenomenon is shocking to many because it runs counter to the widespread perception of women as nonviolent. Questions have arisen concerning the motivations of these ...
A Review of Lone Wolf Terrorism: the Need for a Different Approach

Nijboer, Matthijs (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

This literature review examines the phenomenon of lone wolf terrorism. There seem to be some important factors that contribute to an individual's deciding to become a lone wolf terrorist instead of joining a larger terrorist ...
Digital radicalization of youth

Geeraerts, Sanne B. (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

This article assesses to what extent it can be argued that the Internet has an influence on the radicalization of youth. Although it is commonly assumed that the Internet facilitates exposure to different perspectives, it ...
Terrorism and the Mass Media: A symbiotic relationship?

Camphuijsen, Marjolein; Vissers, Esther (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

Over the last two decades, the influence of the mass media has grown enormously. People from all over the world are now able to collect information about all kinds of issues from a wide variety of sources, including ...
A Durkheimian analysis of the development of terrorism and the motives of suicide bombers

Snellens, Dana S. (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

In this article, I present a "Durkheimian" analysis of terrorism, using Durkheim's theories of social cohesion and suicide. Which social factors influence the development of radical and terrorist feelings and thoughts in ...
Perspectives on Terrorism

Vredegoor, Astrid M. (Igitur, 2012-01-24)

There are a variety of definitions of terrorism, which have changed over time and geographically, and which reflect different perspectives even at a given moment in history. This paper explores the reasons for varying ...
Students with Disabilities: How their Self-image changes due to the Transfer from Regular Education to Special Education

Van den Bosch, Liza (Igitur, 2011-02-08)

This article provides an overview of the literature about the inclusion and exclusion of students with disabilities in regular education, with specific reference to students’ changing image of the self. Based on recent ...

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