Life in the camps: An examination of mental health and life orientation of Palestinian refugees in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

• Iyad Khamaysa ^[1]
  1. [1] Al-Quds University

     Al-Quds University

     Territorios Palestinos

     
• Localización: Revista de psicopatología y psicología clínica, ISSN 1136-5420, Vol. 30, Nº. 2, 2025, págs. 111-120
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.5944/rppc.42003
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Vida en los campamentos: un examen de la salud mental y la orientación vital de los refugiados palestinos en los Territorios Palestinos Ocupados
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    Objetivo: Este estudio examinó la relación entre la salud mental y la orientación vital en refugiados palestinos de los Territorios Ocupados, centrándose en su bienestar psicológico y perspectiva de vida. Método: Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo con 125 refugiados en instalaciones de la Agencia de Naciones Unidas, utilizando el Cuestionario de Salud General 28, el Test de Orientación Vital revisado y datos sociodemográficos. Resultados: El 64.8% presentó problemas de salud mental moderados a graves como depresión y ansiedad, y el 58.9% mostró una orientación vital pesimista, reflejando falta de esperanza. El 90.4% reportó exposición a violencia, destacando el impacto del conflicto. Ingreso y edad fueron predictores significativos de salud mental. Conclusiones: Los hallazgos subrayan la necesidad urgente de intervenciones dirigidas para abordar disparidades en salud mental, fortalecer la resiliencia y mejorar la calidad de vida de esta población vulnerable.

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    Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between mental health and life orientation among Palestinian refugees in the Occupied Territories, focusing on their psychological wellbeing and outlook on life. Method: A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ28), the Life Orientation Test revised, and sociodemographic data collected from 125 refugees living in United Nations Relief and Works Agency facilities. Results: The findings revealed that 64.8% of participants experienced moderate to severe mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, while 58.9% exhibited a pessimistic life orientation, reflecting a lack of hope for the future. Additionally, 90.4% reported exposure to violence, highlighting the profound impact of conflict on their wellbeing. Income and age were identified as significant predictors of mental health outcomes. Conclusions: The study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to address mental health disparities, enhance resilience, and improve the quality of life for this vulnerable population

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