Citation

Khashan H. Third World Q. 2003; 24(6): 1049-1067.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01436590310001630062

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study proposes that Islamic militancy, poverty, youth and personality patterns contribute to the explanation of support for Palestinian suicide bombings, as well as proneness to participate in them. Data come from a simple random sample of 342 Palestinian refugees living in southern Lebanon. The administration of the research instrument took place during the summer of 2002. The findings attest to the strength of political Islam, low income, youth and certain social functionality attributes in explaining endorsement of suicide attacks, as well as willingness to take part in them. © 2003 Third World Quarterly.

Language: en