| ID | 095293 |
| Title Proper | Why some Colombian guerrilla members stayed in the movement until demobilization |
| Other Title Information | a micro-sociological case study of factors that influenced members' commitment to three former rebel organizations,M-19, EPL, and CRS |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Florez-Morris, Mauricio |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Based on 42 in-depth interviews with members of three former Colombian guerrilla organizations, M-19, EPL, and CRS, reasons why they stayed in these organizations through several years, if not decades, of violent confrontation with government forces are examined. From a micro-level perspective, the study identifies four important motivations for members to remain in these groups: personal dependence on their organization, values shared with other members and with the group, the clandestine life-style, and self-identity, which is boosted by the subjects' feeling that their work in the group matters. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 22, No. 2; Apr-Jun2010: p.216 - 241 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 22, No. 2; Apr-Jun2010: p.216 - 241 |
| Key Words | Colombian Guerilla Movements ; CRS ; Demobilization ; EPL ; M-19 ; Mattering ; Micro - Sociology ; Political Commitment |