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The Effect of Terrorism on Public Attitudes and Individual Well-Being in Great Britain
How do terrorist attacks make us feel? Beyond the immediate victims and their loved ones, these events often trigger strong emotional and political reactions across society. Not without reason: The aim of terrorist acts is by definition to coerce a response – a change in policy or a change in behaviour – to advance the chosen cause. Yet, the emotional effect on the population has received surprisingly little attention.
In our upcoming PizzaSeminar, Vincenzo Bove, Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, will present research into the emotional and social consequences of terrorism in Great Britain. His presentation will address how major attacks lead to sharp emotional shifts that spill over into attitudes about issues such as security and immigration. These findings provide an important window into how psychological responses shape public opinion and influence policy debates long after the attacks themselves. The seminar will explore the mechanisms behind these changes and together we will discuss what they mean for resilience and democratic discourse.
The Pizza Seminar is part of our FERMI project, in which we aim to measure the effects of disinformation. The PizzaSeminar will be held in English, participation is possible both in person in Berlin-Mitte, Friedrichstraße 185 and online. As usual, there will be time for questions and discussion after the presentation. Please register via the button below.
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About the speaker:
Vincenzo Bove is Professor of Economics at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca. He is also Honorary Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick and RAND Europe Associate. His research expertise lies in the fields of political economy and conflict resolution. His current research interests include civil-military relations, defence economics, international migration, military interventions, UN peacekeeping operations and terrorism. His research has been funded by the AXA Research Fund, the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Folke Bernadotte Academy and the Swedish Research Council.