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Assessing Demographics-Based Differences in Attitude Toward Honor Killings.
1Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|June 13, 2020
Summary
Demographic factors influence attitudes toward honor killing. Rural, older, and joint-family individuals show greater affirmation, while gender differences were not significant in this Pakistani study.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Criminology
Background:
- Honor killing remains a significant social issue in various cultural contexts.
- Understanding demographic influences on attitudes is crucial for intervention strategies.
- Existing research often lacks focus on specific demographic variables in relation to honor killing attitudes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate demographic differences in attitudes toward honor killing.
- To analyze the role of gender, age, and family structure on affirmation and deterrence of honor killing.
- To assess attitudes using a newly developed indigenous scale.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 695 participants (248 males, 447 females) aged 18-55.
- Data collected from Pakistan's federal capital and Punjab province.
- Utilized a newly developed indigenous scale with two subscales: affirmation and deterrence of honor killing.
Main Results:
- No significant gender differences were found in attitudes toward honor killing.
- Individuals in rural settings exhibited higher affirmation compared to urban dwellers.
- Older adults and those from joint/extended families showed greater affirmation and acceptance of honor killing than younger individuals and those from nuclear families.
Conclusions:
- Demographic variables significantly shape individual beliefs and attitudes concerning honor killing.
- Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive approaches to address honor killing.
- Future research should explore the interplay of these demographic factors in greater depth.
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