Short Briefing: Psychology of Suicide Bombings (original) (raw)

This paper explores the psychology behind suicide bombings, emphasizing that such acts are often the result of a combination of personal, social, and organizational factors. It reviews existing literature that categorizes influences into three main dimensions: organizational incentives, societal conditions such as oppression and social injustice, and individual psychological factors. The findings suggest that suicide attacks typically emerge after failed attempts using other methods and that the emotional and psychological state of individuals play a significant role in their decision to engage in such extreme measures.