Adapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemic
This paper aims to present research findings on psychological symptoms and coping strategies concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel. The aim of the study was to compare distress levels and coping strategies among Israeli citizens during the first (W1) and third (W3) COVID-19 waves, hypo...
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| description | This paper aims to present research findings on psychological symptoms and
coping strategies concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel. The aim of the
study was to compare distress levels and coping strategies among Israeli
citizens during the first (W1) and third (W3) COVID-19 waves, hypothesizing
that distress and concern about contracting the virus would decline over
time, reflecting more adaptive coping strategies. A cross-sectional study
using online surveys involved two groups of Israelis (n=558 in W1 and n=501
in W3). Higher levels of distress and concern about contracting the virus
were found among W3 participants compared to W1. Regression analysis
indicated that female sex, financial concerns, and younger age were
predictors of distress. Emotion-focused coping was lower in W3 but more
strongly associated with distress than in W1, while problem-focused coping
increased. The findings highlight the need to support individuals before
future lockdowns to reduce distress. Vulnerable groups, such as females,
younger individuals, and those with financial concerns, require targeted
interventions during ongoing and future public health crises. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9f86306912eb47e58f1251ca6e31874f2025-08-20T02:51:49ZengVictimology Society of Serbia and University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and RehabilitationTemida1450-66372406-09412024-01-0127215317010.2298/TEM2402153S1450-66372402153SAdapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemicShechory Bitton Mally0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7299-2692Laufer Avital1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3045-2844Clinical Criminology at the Ariel University, IsraelNetanya Academic College, IsraelThis paper aims to present research findings on psychological symptoms and coping strategies concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel. The aim of the study was to compare distress levels and coping strategies among Israeli citizens during the first (W1) and third (W3) COVID-19 waves, hypothesizing that distress and concern about contracting the virus would decline over time, reflecting more adaptive coping strategies. A cross-sectional study using online surveys involved two groups of Israelis (n=558 in W1 and n=501 in W3). Higher levels of distress and concern about contracting the virus were found among W3 participants compared to W1. Regression analysis indicated that female sex, financial concerns, and younger age were predictors of distress. Emotion-focused coping was lower in W3 but more strongly associated with distress than in W1, while problem-focused coping increased. The findings highlight the need to support individuals before future lockdowns to reduce distress. Vulnerable groups, such as females, younger individuals, and those with financial concerns, require targeted interventions during ongoing and future public health crises.https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-6637/2024/1450-66372402153S.pdfcovid-19psychological symptomscopingprolonged exposure |
| spellingShingle | Shechory Bitton Mally Laufer Avital Adapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemic Temida covid-19 psychological symptoms coping prolonged exposure |
| title | Adapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemic |
| title_full | Adapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemic |
| title_fullStr | Adapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemic |
| title_short | Adapting amidst waves: Psychological symptoms and coping in Israeli pandemic |
| title_sort | adapting amidst waves psychological symptoms and coping in israeli pandemic |
| topic | covid-19 psychological symptoms coping prolonged exposure |
| url | https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-6637/2024/1450-66372402153S.pdf |
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