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An ecological perspective of psychological distress predictors among minoritized populations facing a collective crisis: the case of Arab-Palestinians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study examined predictors of psychological distress among Arab-Palestinians in Israel during COVID-19 from an ecological perspective. Participants (n = 665) completed questionnaires assessing their sense of danger, resource loss, social support, barriers to accessing formal support, social exclusion and ethnic discrimination, and depression, anxiety, and somatization. Our structural equation model accounted for 68% of the psychological distress variance. Individual, interpersonal, community, and socio-political variables were significantly interrelated, and associated with psychological distress. The socio-political context of Arab-Palestinians highlighted specific challenges and resilience factors. Results underscore the necessity of a holistic approach and context-sensitive policies to address psychological distress among minoritized populations.

Source: Social Work in Mental Health

DOI: 10.1080/15332985.2024.2416526

Authors: Shira Pagorek-Eshel, Shulamit Grinapol, Raghda Alnabilsy, Haneen Elias

Institutions: Ruppin Academic Center, Rambam Health Care Campus

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Ruppin Academic Center