SEC343 Seminar 1 Discussion by ANIL SINGH

Wilson

wilsonchew1984 — 2026-01-16 13:13:10 UTC

Ideology

The individual is convinced by the religious leader who misuse the religious text. i.e. such as holy war

Self radicalisation

Individual watched extremist video in the social media and felt that the violence by these group are necessary. Hence, they became lone wolf.

Matin

2026-01-16 13:14:28 UTC

Motivations for being a terrorist:

1) Dissatisfaction with circumstances

Want to pressure government action

2) Ideology

Belief that certain individuals or groups need to be eradicated
A desire to send their message across

Motivations not to be a terrorist:

1) Inherent compassion

Lack of ability to bring oneself to hurt others

2) Not wanting to get in trouble with the law

past childhood trauma, unresolved issues growing up or unable to regulate their emotions. all these factors shape how the individual see humans, the world where they tend to grow hatred since they did not get the care and love they desired when young. As for motivations to NOT be in one, values and empathy for others

2026-01-16 13:15:08 UTC

2026-01-16 13:15:59 UTC

Why become?

People may join terrorist groups to feel a sense of belonging, gain purpose or status, or because they’re angry about injustice. Some are pushed by friends, propaganda, revenge, fear, or survival needs. Others join for money, protection, or because they’re pressured or forced.

Why not to become?

People may avoid joining terrorist groups because they value family, safety, and a normal future. They reject harming innocent people, trust lawful ways to solve problems, and have supportive friends, work, or community. Fear of punishment, shame, and regret also discourage involvement.

Yong Zhong

2026-01-16 13:17:20 UTC

People who wants to join a TG could be because of identity need where they want to belong to a group and gain recognition (social identity theory)
People who wants to join might felt wronged or betrayed by the government or politics
People who do not join have moral constraints where they think hurting innocent civilians is wrong even if they agree with the cause
They believe that change can happen through non-violent means.
Strong resistance to propaganda.

Nadiah

2026-01-16 13:17:27 UTC

What are the motivations for one to become a terrorist and/or join a terrorist group?

They feel that their voices are unheard thru official channels. Feel ignored.
Lost hopes in doing things peacefully

What are the motivations for one not to become a terrorist and/or join a terrorist group?

Still having hopes that things can be resolved amicably
Believes that there limits to things and that there are other options of resolving things
Hurting others will not solve problems

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dawn

2026-01-16 13:17:51 UTC

1) the motivations for one to become a terrorist and/or join a terrorist group could be due to the sense of identity and meaning attached to being a terrorist, where it provides a sense of belonging and purpose and meaning to life. this is especially so for group terrorists, where the need to belong to the group discourages resignations from being a terrorist. Besides that, some of these individuals might not be accepted in society, and so their only way forward is to be a terrorist. other reasons could also be religious

2) education and socialisation plays a big role. if the environment in which we grow up in or are frequently part of emphasises law abiding behaviours and a moral code that highlights keeping peace, the sanctity of human life, the intolerence of using violence as a solution, this socialisation and teaching can prevent endorsement of violence.

Shila

2026-01-16 13:18:45 UTC

1) Motivations to become or join a terrorist group: - strong belief of a particular ideology (religious, extremism etc)

- strong behavioural effects from a certain kind of injustice/unfairness

2) Motivations to not become or join a terrorist group:

- fear of the law

- unwillingness to harm innocent lives