Exploring the Psychological and Socio-Economic Impacts of Vandalism among Religious Minorities

This research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and psychological consequences of the incident, contributing to broader discussions on community resilience, recovery, and the role of institutional support in post-conflict settings. Religious acts of vandalism in Pakistan exceed simple property damage because they expose existing social divisions within the country. Identity-based hostility demonstrates itself through the destruction of religious scriptures and places of worship, as well as the damage to religious symbols. The research design employs systematic sampling (n=48) based on Cochran’s formula to study the effects of mob attacks on the community. The numerical data for violence-related damages and psychosocial effects stemmed from structured surveys (α>0.80). Bivariate/correlation analyses identified variable relationships. This study's multiple regression analysis identified unemployment as the strongest predictor of community relationship deterioration post-religious vandalism, correlating with stress. Gender showed marginal significance. To enhance community resilience, job creation programs and economic support for vulnerable groups may be prioritized by the responsible state bodies

Criminology · Political science · Sociology · Crime, Deviance, and Social Control · Psychology · Social Psychology · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence