Political violence and the Palestinian family : implications for mental health and well-being / Vivian Khamis.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-135) and index.

Foreword / Nahid Osseiran -- Ch. 1. An Overview of Political Victimization -- Ch. 2. Methodology -- Ch. 3. Trauma, Mental Health, and Mediators -- Ch. 4. The Psychosocial Contexts of Political Traumas -- Ch. 5. Conclusions and an Agenda for Action -- App. A. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Psychiatric Symptoms Index Obtained by Ilfeld and Pilot Study (N = 150) -- App. B. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Well-Being Scale (N = 150) -- App. C. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Trauma-Induced Stress Scale (N = 150) -- App. D. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Role Strains Scale (N = 150) -- App. E. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Ideology Scale (N = 150) -- App. F. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Social Support Scale (N = 150) -- App. G. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Coping Scale (N = 150) -- App. H. Factor Structure with Loadings for the Sociopolitical Satisfaction Scale (N = 150) -- App. I. Guide for Focus Group Discussions.

"This comprehensive guide, which discusses coping techniques, social support, ideology, and sociopolitical conditions of Palestinian families, is the first book that specifically focuses on the effects of political violence upon Palestinians"--BOOK JACKET.