An Assessment of the Socioeconomic Impact of Terrorism in Erstwhile FATA
Abstract
In this study, we focus on the impact of terrorism on the socio-economic conditions of erstwhile FATA. Using data from 384 participants across the region's seven districts, we employed a structured questionnaire based on a 5-point Likert scale. Data validity was ensured through expert opinion and reliability testing via factor analysis and Cronbach’s Alpha. Descriptive statistics helped analyze participant perceptions, and the data were further validated through tests like KMO and Bartlett. Structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) revealed a statistically significant and negative impact of terrorism on economic stability, social structures, education, healthcare access, and community safety. These findings underline that terrorism severely hampers socio-economic progress, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to mitigate its effects. Future studies are required to include respondents from high-security threat areas, introduce factors other than socioeconomic factors, and utilize focus group discussion methods for data collection with a combination of questionnaires and interviews.
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