Language Center, Faculty of Humanities and Education Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Department of Teaching Methods, Faculty of Humanities and Education Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Sci Rep. 2024 Jun 14;14(1):13735. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-60147-x.
This study delved into the dynamics of perceived challenges, adoption, and assessment of Western values of democracy and human rights among university students in Palestine, particularly in the aftermath of the 2023 War on Gaza. A mixed-methods strategy was used in the research, with a participant pool of 384 students representing a range of demographics. By exploring the impact of geopolitical events, the results revealed a positive link between perceived challenges and the assessment of Western values. Although there is a notable gender and geographic difference in the assessment and adoption of Western values, females and those living in cities and villages are shown to have greater perceived challenges with these values. The qualitative component, including interviews with 12 students, provided valuable insights into the postwar evolution of Palestinian perspectives, highlighting a notable shift in attitudes, initially characterized by belief in the superiority of Western values, followed by a decline in faith during the war. This decline is attributed to traumatic events, biased media narratives, and the contradiction between idealized standards and harsh realities. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted influences on Palestinian perceptions of Western values.
本研究深入探讨了巴勒斯坦大学生对西方民主和人权价值观的认知挑战、接受和评估的动态，特别是在 2023 年加沙战争之后。研究采用混合方法策略，参与者为 384 名代表不同人口统计学特征的学生。通过探索地缘政治事件的影响，研究结果揭示了认知挑战与西方价值观评估之间的正相关关系。尽管在评估和接受西方价值观方面存在显著的性别和地域差异，但女性和居住在城市和村庄的人对这些价值观的认知挑战更大。包括 12 名学生访谈在内的定性部分提供了有关加沙战争后巴勒斯坦观点演变的宝贵见解，突出了态度的显著转变，最初表现为对西方价值观优越性的信仰，随后在战争期间信仰下降。这种下降归因于创伤性事件、有偏见的媒体叙述以及理想化标准与残酷现实之间的矛盾。总之，该研究强调需要全面了解影响巴勒斯坦人对西方价值观看法的多方面因素。
