MILITANT ATTACKS ON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT ON STUDENTS

Abstract

A Peaceful environment is necessary for physical, mental and social development. Disturbed environment hinders social, psychological, physical as well as educational growth. This study aimed to investigate the psychological effect on students because of militant attack on higher education institute in Pakistan. For this purpose, we selected a sample of 333 respondents through simple random sampling technique in Bacha Khan University (BKUC), Pakistan. A structured questionnaire was used for collection of primary data. Chi-square tests were used as statistical tools for comparison of different variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. It was found that the performance of majority of students was good before the militant attacks in educational institutions as students were not thinking about security. It was also found that after the militant attack majority of students feel worried and insecure while coming to the university. As the students are thinking more about security in lectures, while, hearing the sirens of ambulances or other vehicles make them worried bearing psychological complications. The study suggests counseling sessions, awareness programs and workshop in order to reduce stress and psychological complications on students.