2025/09/26 by Liann Haham, Idan M. Aderka, Daniel S. Pine +2 · 1 voice · 1 citation
Psychology · #Migration, Health and Trauma #Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research #Resilience and Mental Health
paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/jcpp.70052
openalex publication_date 2025/09/26 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/24
BACKGROUND: Given the long-term negative impact of exposure to military conflict, identifying its immediate psychological effects is crucial to develop prevention and intervention approaches, especially in adolescents, a group particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges. METHODS: = 16.35 years; 131 females, 65 males), 1-3 months into the Israel-Hamas war (2023), using a multi-method approach combining mental health questionnaires with week-long momentary sampling throughout the day and nightly diary measures. We focused on risk and protective factors affecting mental health. RESULTS: = 46.78, SD = 15.61). Female gender, increased tiredness, and avoidant coping strategies constituted risk factors for lower psychological well-being; in-person social interaction and emotional and problem-focused coping strategies represented resilience factors. CONCLUSIONS: By providing comprehensive information on risk and protective factors, this study informs the development of targeted prevention and intervention approaches to support adolescent well-being in times of extreme stress.