Abstract
This qualitative study explored the perceptions of teachers about the
causes and consequences of terrorism in Swat, Pakistan. Pakistan in
general and Swat in particular have witnessed terrorism on a large
scale during the recent decades. Education has been a consistent target
of terrorist attacks in Pakistan in recent years. Teachers are one of the
most important elements in the education sector, therefore this study
explored teachers’ perceptions regarding the issue. Data were collected
from 20 teachers (10 men, 10 women) from district Swat. The sample
was selected through purposive sampling technique. Semi-structured
interviews were conducted with the respondents to collect data.
Thematic analysis method was used to analyze the data. Findings
indicate that lack of education, lack of good governance, flawed
security policies, corruption in the society, poverty and
unemployment, religious extremism, economic inequality, weak
judicial system, social injustice and lack of tolerance were major
causes of terrorism in the area. The main consequences of terrorism
included fear, insecurity, economic hardships and psychological
problems among the populace. The study has important implications
for policy makers, educational leaders, academics in Pakistan and
elsewhere.
Amir Zeb Khan, Muhammad Illyas Khan. (2019) Teachers’ Perception about Terrorism in Swat: A Qualitative Study, Pakistan Journal of Professional Psychology Research and Practice, Volume 10 (1), Volume 10(1).
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