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Jacqueline M Gray1, Thomas E Dickins2

  • 1Department of Psychology, Middlesex University, London, NW4 4BT, United Kingdom. j.gray@mdx.ac.uk http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/staffdirectory/Jacqueline_Gray.asp

The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
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Suicidal terrorists may not be driven solely by suicidal tendencies. The study suggests kinship psychology, not just martyrdom, may explain their willingness to attack enemies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Political Science

Background:

  • Lankford's theory posits that suicidal terrorists are driven by suicidal ideation, which is channeled into martyrdom by organizations.
  • This theory suggests social norms often inhibit direct suicidal actions, making martyrdom an appealing alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate Lankford's theory on the motivations of suicide terrorists.
  • To propose an alternative or complementary psychological factor that explains engagement in punitive actions against an enemy.

Main Methods:

  • This is a commentary, engaging in theoretical critique and proposition.
  • It analyzes existing arguments regarding suicide terrorism and proposes a new psychological framework.

Main Results:

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  • Lankford's argument that suicidal tendencies alone explain suicide terrorism is deemed insufficient.
  • The commentary argues that suicidal ideation does not fully account for the willingness to perpetrate violence against an enemy.

Conclusions:

  • The psychology of kinship is proposed as a potentially significant, yet overlooked, factor in understanding suicide terrorism.
  • Further research is needed to explore the role of kinship in motivating individuals towards violent extremism and punitive actions.