RT Article
T1 We vs. them: Perception of terrorism in multiethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina in an intergroup perspective
JF International journal of law, crime and justice
VO 80
SP 1
OP 10
A1 Lalić, Velibor
A2 Vrućinić, Žana
A2 Ćeranić, Predrag 1964-
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1917366736
AB This study explores how intergroup bias and conflict can be reduced in multiethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina, fostering conditions for intergroup dialogue that could lead to more effective counterterrorism policies. Intergroup Emotions Theory (IET) was applied to examine differences in perceptions of terrorism (PTQ-SF) based on ethnic/religious affiliation and sex. MANCOVA revealed statistically significant differences in perceptions of terrorism among ethnic groups of Bosnia and Herzegovina within the convenience sample (N = 576), with four out of eight subscales showing such differences. Additionally, significant differences were found between women and men across four subscales. Importantly, it was observed that sex, through re-categorization as a common category overlapping with ethnicity, may help reduce interethnic animosity by "reconciling" perceptions of terrorism. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.
K1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
K1 Counterterrorism policies
K1 Ethnicity
K1 Intergroup emotions theory (IET)
K1 Perception of terrorism
K1 Religion
K1 Sex
DO 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2025.100726