Path from Deviant Association, Passion for Religion and Dehumanization towards Self Sacrifice

Authors

  • Hayat Muhammad Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Ayan Saddique Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Zabih Ullah Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Basharat Hussain Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Yasir Afridi Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Shahzeb Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar
  • Iqra Noor Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar

Abstract

The present study investigates the predictive role of deviant association, passion for religion, and dehumanization in relation to self-sacrificial behavior. A total of 354 participants completed a set of validated self-report measures, including the Deviant Behavior Variety Scale (DBVS), Passion Scale, Self-Dehumanization Scale (SDS), and Self-Sacrifice Scale. The results shows that the overall regression model was significant and explained 20.5% of the variance in self-sacrifice (R² = .205, p < .001). Deviant association (B = .21, p < .01), passion for religion (B= .25, p < .001), and dehumanization (B = .17, p < .05) each emerged as significant positive predictors of self-sacrificial behavior. While correlational analysis revealed a non-significant relationship between deviant association and self-sacrifice (r = .118, p > .05), regression analysis shows a significant predictive role, which suggest that the influence of peer exposure may operate in more complex ways. Passion for religion and dehumanization also showed significant positive correlations with self-sacrifice, which support theoretical models such as the Dualistic Model of Passion and Radicalization Theory. The findings contribute to a growing body of literature on the psychological mechanisms underlying extreme prosocial behavior and highlight the importance of cognitive and social factors in predicting self-sacrifice.

Keywords: Deviant Association; Passion for Religion; Dehumanization; Self Sacrifice

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Published

2025-04-14

How to Cite

Hayat Muhammad, Ayan Saddique, Zabih Ullah, Basharat Hussain, Yasir Afridi, Shahzeb, & Iqra Noor. (2025). Path from Deviant Association, Passion for Religion and Dehumanization towards Self Sacrifice. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 3(02), 69–72. Retrieved from https://scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/188

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Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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