The Intricacies ​of Activism Recruitment: An Entrance into the⁣ Psychosocial Realm For anyone who participated ⁣in rallies, sit-ins, or signing petitions, there had ⁢to be something that roused them from their usual routines into action for a cause. Understanding the‍ psychology of why people become activists is ‌vital, particularly when looking to‍ recruit and inspire