| Summary/Abstract |
Perhaps the central question in the field of counterintelligence is: what drives a spy? Intelligence services are routinely trying to identify individuals who may be susceptible to recruitment. This interest has inspired several studies regarding the motivation of spies. The bulk of this research has been concerned primarily with more or less “pathological” psychological traits, for example, pursuit of easy money and/or a desire for revenge, often fueled by character flaws that emerge under stress. While highly successful in identifying psychological markers, previous research has largely ignored the potential role of social factors.
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