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View article: The lingering wounds of betrayal: The long-term impact of betrayal-based moral injury on mental health outcomes following the October 7th, 2023, terror attack
The lingering wounds of betrayal: The long-term impact of betrayal-based moral injury on mental health outcomes following the October 7th, 2023, terror attack Open
Experiencing betrayal by trusted entities shortly after mass trauma significantly contributed to heightened and broader psychological distress one year later, even beyond baseline symptomatology. These findings underscore the persistent ne…
View article: When a door closes, who can access the window? Second chance alternatives for higher education as an institutionalized ‘compensatory advantage’ mechanism
When a door closes, who can access the window? Second chance alternatives for higher education as an institutionalized ‘compensatory advantage’ mechanism Open
In Israel, a high school matriculation diploma is a prerequisite for academic studies. ‘Second chance’ alternatives can bypass this requirement. Although originally designed to offer disadvantaged groups greater access to higher education,…
View article: A Nation in Mourning: Prolonged Grief and Psychological Distress in the Israeli Public Amidst the Ongoing Hostage Crisis Following the October 7th Attack
A Nation in Mourning: Prolonged Grief and Psychological Distress in the Israeli Public Amidst the Ongoing Hostage Crisis Following the October 7th Attack Open
Background The October 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel led to over 1,200 civilian deaths and the abduction of 251 individuals to Gaza. While prior studies have documented the psychological toll on directly affected populations, the bro…
View article: ‘We’re all in this together’: the protective role of belongingness in the contribution of moral injury to mental health among participants in Israel’s civil protest movement
‘We’re all in this together’: the protective role of belongingness in the contribution of moral injury to mental health among participants in Israel’s civil protest movement Open
Background: Participating in long-term protests against government actions can affect protesters' mental health and expose protesters to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs), such as the betrayal by leaders they once trusted. This …
View article: The impact of betrayal-based moral injury on PTSD and depression in the aftermath of the October 7th 2023 terror attack in Israel: A nationwide prospective study
The impact of betrayal-based moral injury on PTSD and depression in the aftermath of the October 7th 2023 terror attack in Israel: A nationwide prospective study Open
With more than 1300 civilians murdered and 240 civilians kidnapped, the massacre of October 7th is one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history. The mental health consequences of terrorist attacks have been documented. However,…
View article: Home or away? The relation between open or closed educational frameworks, parental distress, and child difficulties in the context of armed conflict
Home or away? The relation between open or closed educational frameworks, parental distress, and child difficulties in the context of armed conflict Open
While Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) play a crucial role in children's and parents' ability to maintain routines, their impact during armed conflicts remains understudied. During a 10-day military operation in Israel involving m…
View article: Moral injury and its mental health consequences among protesters: findings from Israel’s civil protest against the government's judicial reform
Moral injury and its mental health consequences among protesters: findings from Israel’s civil protest against the government's judicial reform Open
Background: Government actions and participating in protracted-duration protests against it affect protesters' mental health, leading to high distress levels, such as posttraumatic and depressive symptoms. Aside from exposure to violence a…
View article: Second-Chance Alternatives and Maintained Inequality in Access to Higher Education in Israel
Second-Chance Alternatives and Maintained Inequality in Access to Higher Education in Israel Open
Students are expected to obtain a matriculation diploma during their high school years. Throughout the world, it is considered as a precondition to gaining access to higher education. However, those who failed to meet this criterion can em…
View article: The Association Between Student Reports of Classmates’ Disruptive Behavior and Student Achievement
The Association Between Student Reports of Classmates’ Disruptive Behavior and Student Achievement Open
Classroom disciplinary climate and its correlation to students’ performance is a widely debated issue. Policy reports tend to assume that classroom disruptions interfere with the learning experience. Empirical evidence for this assumption,…