Socioeconomic Impacts of Terrorism on Affected Families in Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

This study examined the socioeconomic consequences of terrorism on families directly affected by it. Findings revealed the effects of terrorism on these families are numerous and family breadwinners are predominantly the direct victims. Their age, educational background, and employment status indicate that educated, working-class youth are the primary victims of attacks. In addition to the impact caused by the sabotage of business centers, the main effect of terrorist attacks has been financial setbacks created by the loss of family income after a victim's death. These socioeconomic changes have also affected children's academic performance. State support extended to affected families is inadequate, and there is an immediate need for effective state intervention to rehabilitate these families and stimulate their socioeconomic recovery.