Jabali Oqab, Hamamra Bilal, Ayyoub Abed Alkarim
Language Center, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Department of English, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
BMC Psychol. 2025 Aug 4;13(1):861. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-03159-0.
Honor killings are a deeply ingrained practice within Palestinian patriarchal culture, where violations of perceived family honor-particularly by women-can lead to extreme consequences. This study examines the attitudes of Palestinian university students toward honor killings, with a focus on understanding how the younger, more educated generation perceives this phenomenon. Given the role of socialization and moral development in shaping beliefs, this research explores whether gender, geography, and religious background influence attitudes toward honor-based violence.
A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted among students at An-Najah National University, the largest university in the West Bank. A structured questionnaire, developed by the researchers, was distributed online to assess students' attitudes toward honor killings, particularly concerning women's marital status and involvement in perceived moral transgressions. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests and logistic regression, were employed to examine associations between demographic factors (gender, geographical location, and religious affiliation) and students' responses.
Findings revealed that while a significant portion of students justified the killing of individuals engaging in extramarital sexual relationships, they largely opposed violence against women who had non-sexual interactions with men. Gender differences were evident, with male students exhibiting stronger endorsement of honor-based violence compared to females. Psychological constructs such as moral disengagement and cognitive dissonance may play a role in justifying or rejecting honor killings, with religious and cultural influences further shaping these attitudes.
The study highlights the persistence of honor-based justifications for violence among segments of the younger generation, emphasizing the need for psychological and educational interventions. Addressing cognitive biases, reshaping social norms, and implementing policies that challenge gender-based violence are critical for fostering attitudinal change. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on honor crimes and gender equality in Palestinian society, offering insights for future research and policy development.
在巴勒斯坦父权文化中，荣誉谋杀是一种根深蒂固的行为，在这种文化中，对所谓家庭荣誉的侵犯——尤其是女性的此类行为——可能会导致极端后果。本研究调查了巴勒斯坦大学生对荣誉谋杀的态度，重点在于了解更年轻、受教育程度更高的一代如何看待这一现象。鉴于社会化和道德发展在塑造信念方面的作用，本研究探讨了性别、地理位置和宗教背景是否会影响对基于荣誉的暴力行为的态度。
在约旦河西岸最大的大学纳贾赫国立大学对学生进行了一项定量横断面调查。研究人员编制了一份结构化问卷，并通过网络进行分发，以评估学生对荣誉谋杀的态度，特别是关于女性的婚姻状况以及她们被认为的道德越轨行为。采用了包括卡方检验和逻辑回归在内的统计分析方法，以研究人口统计学因素（性别、地理位置和宗教归属）与学生回答之间的关联。
研究结果显示，虽然相当一部分学生认为杀害有婚外性行为的人是合理的，但他们大多反对对与男性有非性互动的女性实施暴力。性别差异明显，与女性相比，男学生对基于荣誉的暴力行为表现出更强烈的支持态度。道德推脱和认知失调等心理结构可能在为荣誉谋杀行为辩护或拒绝此类行为方面发挥作用，宗教和文化影响进一步塑造了这些态度。
该研究凸显了年轻一代中基于荣誉为暴力行为辩护的观念依然存在，强调了进行心理和教育干预的必要性。解决认知偏见、重塑社会规范以及实施挑战性别暴力的政策对于促进态度转变至关重要。这些研究结果有助于在巴勒斯坦社会更广泛地讨论荣誉犯罪和性别平等问题，为未来的研究和政策制定提供见解。
