Does Fear of Terrorism Differ From Fear of Crime and Sexual Assault: A Question of Geographical Location and Residential Area

Shechory-Bitton, Mally; Cohen-Louck, Keren

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“…Interestingly, it seems that living in the shadow of terrorism or under a constant threat of missiles does not result in higher levels of clinical PTSD. This is compatible with previous studies suggesting that due to the high baseline of pressures and stressors, the Israeli population may in fact experience habituation in the face of repeated exposure (Bensimon et al, ; Shechory Bitton & Cohen Louck, ; Shechory Bitton & Silawi, ).…”

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PTSD and PTG among Israeli mothers: Opposite facets of exposure to terrorism

Bitton

Laufer

2017

Stress and Health

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The aim of the this study was to test the association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), posttraumatic growth (PTG), and coping strategies among Israeli mothers with prolonged exposure to rocket missiles. One hundred fifty-two mothers, from the Western Negev region of Israel, took part in the study. Respondents were affected by prolonged exposure to missile attacks even when they themselves had not been hit or injured. A positive correlation was found between PTSD and PTG. Problem-focused coping was found to mediate the relationship between PTSD and PTG; the higher the PTSD, the greater the use of problem-focused coping and the greater the posttraumatic growth. The results help understand the association between PTSD and PTG. The finding whereby problem-focused coping mediates the PTSD-PTG relationship is important for comprehending the association between the variables and the significance of growth in human life and for constructing intervention programs that promote growth following trauma. In addition, the study contributes to raising awareness both of how mothers cope and that they are a separate risk group with distinct growth possibilities.

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PTSD and PTG among Israeli mothers: Opposite facets of exposure to terrorism

Bitton

Laufer

2017

Stress and Health

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“…The current study intends to expand the field by exploring responses and coping strategies of mothers and fathers residing in towns located in Israel’s Judea and Samaria regions. This area is considered a conflict zone, with residents exposed to a greater number of security threats than most other residents of Israel (Billig, 2015; Shechory-Bitton & Cohen-Louck, 2018). Owing to the fact that parents are exposed to the same threats and potential dangers as their children (Tatar et al, 2011), studies on the coping of fathers and mothers as a family unit while residing in conflict zones will add much-needed further depth to the research field.…”

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“…A comprehensive review of the literature indicates several variables can be found related to coping strategies relevant to terrorism exposure and security threats. These include association with scope and frequency of exposure, manner of exposure (direct/indirect), place of residence, age of those exposed, and gender (Besser & Neria, 2012; Braun-Lewensohn & Mosseri Rubin, 2014; Cohen-Louck, 2019; May, Herbert, Cline, & Nellis, 2011; Shechory-Bitton & Cohen-Louck, 2018).…”

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Spousal Coping Strategies in the Shadow of Terrorism

Shechory-Bitton

Cohen-Louck

2017

J Interpers Violence

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The present study focuses on spousal differences in reaction to ongoing exposure to terror and security threats. Sixty-eight married couples with children living in a region exposed to ongoing security threats were evaluated. All participants completed questionnaires on objective exposure (number of incidents) and subjective exposure (sense of fear) to terrorism and security threats, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and their coping strategies with this ongoing exposure. Mothers reported higher levels of fear and PTSD symptoms, although their objective levels of exposure did not differ from those of their husbands. Similarities were found in coping strategies adopted by mothers and fathers to cope with life in the shadow of terrorism. Both mothers and fathers integrated emotion- and problem-focused coping strategies, with greater use of the latter. These similarities partially contradict research findings suggesting gender differences in coping with exposure to security threats. The results support the need for further research into investigating the role of dyadic coping in the context of prolonged exposure to security threats.

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“…Fear is also a key motif in Israeli society, a country that suffers from chronic terrorism. Many Israelis fear the possibility that they or their loved ones will be terrorism victims (Cohen‐Louck, ; Shechory‐Biton & Cohen‐Louck, ), even during relatively quiet periods (Ben‐Dror & Canetti, ). They also felt helplessness (Pat‐Horenczyk, ), perceived terrorist attacks as beyond their personal control, and did not believe they were immune from being hurt by terrorists (Klar, Zakay, & Sharvit, ).…”

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Patterns in response to chronic terrorism threats: A construct of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses among Israeli citizens

Cohen-Louck

Saka

2016

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Israeli citizens are exposed to unpredictable and chronic terrorism threats that significantly jeopardize their personal sense of safety. The purpose of the present study is to present how Israeli discourse is structured with regard to emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to chronic terrorism threats and to understand the range of responses as well as map the risk and protective factors of this existential threat. Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted with 40 Israeli adults (22 women and 18 men). Qualitative analysis revealed three patterns of responses to ongoing terrorism: emotional, cognitive, and behavioral. Emotional responses include fear, worry, sense of empathy, and detachment. Cognitive responses include situational assessment and pursuit of solutions, the use of traumatic imagining, beliefs in fate and luck, and optimism. Behavioral responses include looking for information, alertness, and habituation. The findings also revealed another response, which combines cognitive and behavioral responses. Some of the responses are innovative and unique to the threat of terrorism. Mapping the responses revealed mental health risk factors, as well as protective factors that can help structure personal and national resilience. These findings have implications on the treatment and prevention of personal and social pathologies, and how to effectively cope with terrorism threats.

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Does Fear of Terrorism Differ From Fear of Crime and Sexual Assault: A Question of Geographical Location and Residential Area

Cited by 32 publications

References 63 publications

PTSD and PTG among Israeli mothers: Opposite facets of exposure to terrorism

PTSD and PTG among Israeli mothers: Opposite facets of exposure to terrorism

Spousal Coping Strategies in the Shadow of Terrorism

Patterns in response to chronic terrorism threats: A construct of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses among Israeli citizens

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