A Review of Psycho-Social Theories of Terrorism

Authors

  • Ishrat Abbasi
  • Dr.Mukesh Kumar Khatwani
  • Dr.Hidayat Ali Soomro

Keywords:

Terrorism, Relative Deprivation, Theory of Terrorism, Negative Identity Hypothesis, Narcissistic Rage Hypothesis, Social Learning Theory, Psychological Perspectives

Abstract

The aim this paper is to review the major psycho-social theories in order to understand. Thus, the paper discusses five theories, such as Drive Theory: The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis; Relative Deprivation Theory of Terrorism; The Negative Identity Hypothesis; The Narcissistic Rage Hypothesis; and Social Learning & Social Cognitive Theory. The paper argues that sociological and psychological understanding of terrorism is the most important factor to curb this phenomenon.

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Published

2020-05-12

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 2 (2017): Grassroots

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