Dispossession in occupied Palestine: Children's focus group reflections on mental health - 02/06/22
Abstract |
Aims |
This study explored children's perceptions of their experiences of dispossession in the West Bank, Palestine.
Method |
Four Israeli military engaged geographic areas were purposively selected where dispossession had occurred over many years. From a population of 199, 40 children, aged 5–14 years, who had lost their home, were randomly selected, and stratified for gender, resulting in four focus groups of 5 girls and 5 boys. Questions explored the reasons for dispossession; impact on behavior/feelings; perception of needs, and willingness to receive support.
Findings |
Thematic analysis identified eleven themes: shock, confusion, pathological symptoms; educational difficulties; familial aggression; and lack of help-seeking behavior. Girls were more reticent in response, and pessimistic for the future.
Conclusion |
Indications are, listening to children's perspectives on dispossession can facilitate support planning in West Bank schools.
Recommendations |
Future research needs to include multiple stakeholder perspectives to understand how to effectively support children.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Dispossession, Children, Adolescents, Palestine, Perceptions, Mental health
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Vol 6 - N° 2
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