Victims of the intifada: The psychosocial adjustment of the injured.
Author: Khamis, V.
Source:
Behavioral Medicine. Vol 19(3) Fal 1993, 93-101.
Assessed the psychosocial adjustment (PSA) of 131 Palestinians (aged 10-58 yrs) who sustained serious bodily injuries during the intifad Ss completed an instrument focusing on the personal and interpersonal forces that impede or facilitate PSA, the mediating effect of social support, and the special services provided by local institutions. Findings suggest that a lapse of time did not improve PSThe level of education and marital status had an apparent effect on PSAn individual's PSA correlated positively with situational variables, but it was negatively affected by trauma-related variables. An array of rehabilitation alternatives is recommended to meet the needs of all injured persons of the intifada.