RT Article
T1 Support for terrorism: the role of beliefs in jihad and institutional responses to terrorism
JF Terrorism and political violence
VO 31
IS 5
SP 1049
OP 1069
A1 Cherney, Adrian
A2 Murphy, Kristina
LA English
YR 2019
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1846188709
AB Passive support for terrorism refers to expressions of sympathy for acts of terrorism and/or the justifications (ideology) used by terrorist groups to legitimise their beliefs and actions. One form of passive support is whether Muslims feel terrorists have valid grievances. Appealing to a sense of grievance is a key way that violent Islamists attempt to recruit fellow Muslims to their cause. Using survey data collected from 800 Muslims living in Australia, this paper examines factors that lead Muslims to believe that terrorists have valid grievances. Factors examined include beliefs in jihad and attitudes towards counterterrorism policing and laws. Other variables included in the analysis are social identity, age, gender, income, religious denomination (Sunni vs. Shia), religious commitment, i.e., Mosque attendance, and recent contact with police. The most significant predictor of passive support for terrorism was found to be particular beliefs in jihad. The perceived legitimacy of counterterrorism laws and trust in police were also important. Implications for countering extremist ideology and generating community cooperation in counterterrorism will be considered.
NO Gesehen am 25.05.2023
NO Published online: 03 May 2017
K1 Counterterrorism
K1 Jihad
K1 Muslim Communities
K1 support for terrorism
K1 terrorist grievances
DO 10.1080/09546553.2017.1313735