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Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine
Abstract
This study reviews 37 studies examining the well-being of Palestinian individuals, focusing on the effects of conflict and war on their physical, mental, and social health. Data from databases such as Scopus and Web of Science indicate that most research (78.94%) employed quantitative methods, primarily relational surveys. Adults (26.31%) and children (18.42%) were the primary focus groups, highlighting the significant impact of conflict on these populations. Well-being was frequently associated with variables like trauma (8.49%), gender (7.54%), and mental health (5.66%). Common issues included post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety, all of which significantly impact overall quality of life. The limited use of qualitative and mixed methods highlights gaps in understanding the deeper, contextual aspects of well-being and its long-term consequences. Findings emphasize the importance of developing human rights-based health policies and enhancing social support systems to mitigate the negative effects of conflict. This review contributes to the literature by underlining the need for more comprehensive and integrative approaches to improve both individual and societal well-being in Palestine.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Social and Personality Psychology (Other)
Journal Section
Review Article
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
February 11, 2025
Acceptance Date
May 10, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Number: 63
APA
Topuz, İ., & Aslan, O. (2025). Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi İnsan Ve Toplum Bilimleri Dergisi, 63, 221-238. https://doi.org/10.35237/suitder.1637460
AMA
1.Topuz İ, Aslan O. Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine. SUITDER. 2025;(63):221-238. doi:10.35237/suitder.1637460
Chicago
Topuz, İrem, and Olcan Aslan. 2025. “Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi İnsan Ve Toplum Bilimleri Dergisi, nos. 63: 221-38. https://doi.org/10.35237/suitder.1637460.
EndNote
Topuz İ, Aslan O (June 1, 2025) Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Dergisi 63 221–238.
IEEE
[1]İ. Topuz and O. Aslan, “Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine”, SUITDER, no. 63, pp. 221–238, June 2025, doi: 10.35237/suitder.1637460.
ISNAD
Topuz, İrem - Aslan, Olcan. “Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Dergisi. 63 (June 1, 2025): 221-238. https://doi.org/10.35237/suitder.1637460.
JAMA
1.Topuz İ, Aslan O. Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine. SUITDER. 2025;:221–238.
MLA
Topuz, İrem, and Olcan Aslan. “Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine”. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi İnsan Ve Toplum Bilimleri Dergisi, no. 63, June 2025, pp. 221-38, doi:10.35237/suitder.1637460.
Vancouver
1.İrem Topuz, Olcan Aslan. Being Well in the Shadow of War: The Case of Palestine. SUITDER. 2025 Jun. 1;(63):221-38. doi:10.35237/suitder.1637460