School of Psychology, University of East London, London, UK.
Int Rev Psychiatry. 2021 Feb-Mar;33(1-2):56-63. doi: 10.1080/09540261.2020.1741257. Epub 2020 Mar 31.
Identifying culturally-relevant concepts and coping mechanisms can help protect civilian wellbeing. This study explores how seven professional Palestinian university graduates in the Gaza Strip (occupied Palestinian territories) cope with war, military occupation, military blockade and the challenges of living in a conflict-affected area. Participants were interviewed to determine whether culturally specific modes of coping were used. Thematic analysis was applied. The use of resistance and more specifically sumud, being steadfast and persevering, were identified alongside the motivation to persevere and other adaptive responses to living conditions. Coping strategies identified in this study include adapting, problem-solving, accepting reality, exercising patience, utilising social support, and faith in God (iman) and religion. The implications of this study and the relevance of the findings to mental health and disaster relief are considered.
识别与文化相关的概念和应对机制有助于保护平民福祉。本研究探讨了加沙地带（巴勒斯坦被占领土）的 7 名巴勒斯坦专业大学毕业生如何应对战争、军事占领、军事封锁以及在受冲突影响地区生活的挑战。通过访谈确定是否使用了特定于文化的应对模式。应用了主题分析。确定了抵抗的使用，特别是 sumud，即坚定和坚持，以及坚持的动机和对生活条件的其他适应反应。本研究确定的应对策略包括适应、解决问题、接受现实、保持耐心、利用社会支持以及对上帝（iman）和宗教的信仰。本研究的意义以及这些发现对心理健康和灾难救援的相关性进行了讨论。
