Paths to Depression Among Two Different Cultural Contexts

Abu-Kaf, Sarah; Braun‐Lewensohn, Orna

doi:10.1177/0022022115575738

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“…Among Arab students in Israel (specifically Bedouin Arabs), levels of active coping strategies are similar to those found in Israeli Jewish society [42]. However, Arab students have also reported using more avoidant coping strategies than Jewish students [42]. This study provides support for the important role of avoidant coping strategies.…”

Section: Coping Strategies In a Collectivistic Cultural Contextsupporting

confidence: 67%

“…However, overall, there is significant support for the idea that individuals from collectivistic cultural contexts are more likely to use avoidant coping strategies [39,40], whereas individuals from individualistic cultural contexts are more likely to use active and problem-focused coping strategies [40,41]. Among Arab students in Israel (specifically Bedouin Arabs), levels of active coping strategies are similar to those found in Israeli Jewish society [42]. However, Arab students have also reported using more avoidant coping strategies than Jewish students [42].…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Bedouin Arab students tend to be more depressed because they tend to use avoidant coping strategies more often. That is, they attempt to reduce tension by avoiding dealing with problems (i.e., behavioral disengagement, self-distraction, denial, and self-blame [42]).…”

Section: Coping Strategies In a Collectivistic Cultural Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Acculturative Stress among Arab Students in Israel: The Roles of Sense of Coherence and Coping Strategies

Abu-Kaf

Khalaf

2020

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Background: In Israeli colleges and universities, many Arab students experience acculturative stress. Such stress arises from the need to learn new cultural rules, manage the overarching conflict inherent in maintaining elements of their culture of origin (i.e., Arab culture) while incorporating elements of the host culture (i.e., Jewish academic culture), and deal with experiences of prejudice and discrimination present in the host culture. Methods: This study investigated the association between acculturative stress and depressive symptoms among 170 Arab undergraduates from northern and central Israel. It also explored the roles of sense of coherence and coping strategies in the relationship between acculturative stress and depressive symptoms. Participants completed questionnaires on acculturative stress, depressive symptoms, sense of coherence, coping strategies, and demographics. Results: The findings reveal gender differences in the use of different coping strategies and in levels of depressive symptoms. However, academic-year differences were found only in levels of sense of coherence and depressive symptoms. Specifically, female students expressed higher levels of both active and avoidant coping. Moreover, female students and those in their first and second years of university studies reported higher levels of depressive symptoms. Among the male students, acculturative stress was related to depressive symptoms indirectly via sense of coherence and active coping. In contrast, among the female students, acculturative stress was related to depressive symptoms both directly and indirectly via sense of coherence and avoidant coping. Among first- and second-year students, acculturative stress was related to depressive symptoms indirectly via sense of coherence and avoidant coping. However, among third- and fourth-year students, acculturative stress was related to depressive symptoms both directly and indirectly via sense of coherence. Conclusions: This article underscores the significance of gender and academic-year differences in pathways involving acculturative stress.

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Acculturative Stress among Arab Students in Israel: The Roles of Sense of Coherence and Coping Strategies

Abu-Kaf

Khalaf

2020

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“…Moreover, suicide may be more underreported in Arab society due to its heavy associated stigma (Bursztein & Apter, ; Gal et al., ). Nevertheless, despite the fact that religiosity and social ties may serve as protective factors, depression, suicide ideation, and other variables indicative of psychological distress are higher among Arabs in Israel (Abu‐Kaf & Braun‐Lewensohn, ; Kaplan et al., ).…”

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The Association Between Gender, Ethnicity, and Suicidality Among Vocational Students in Israel

Benatov

Nakash

Chen-Gal

et al. 2017

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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Gender and ethnicity are significant factors when evaluating suicidal risk, especially among ethnically diverse populations. In the current study we explored the association between gender, ethnicity, and suicide ideation and attempts among Arab and Jewish vocational education and training high school students in Israel. Students (N = 3,554) completed a self-report survey evaluating suicide ideation and attempts, depression, anxiety, somatization, and sense of belonging. Hierarchical generalized linear modeling indicated that female Arab adolescents had elevated levels of suicide ideation, higher rates of suicide attempts, and greater psychological distress than Arab males and Jewish students. Furthermore, female Arab adolescents were found to be more susceptible to suicide ideation when depression levels were high. These results are discussed in the context of the double-jeopardy Arab young women face, as members of a minority ethnic group in Israel and their status as women within the patriarchal Arab culture.

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“…Other explanations may be a clash between the university and home [30], oppression and abuse of women [31] and polygamy [32].…”

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Completed suicide and suicide attempts in the Arab population in Israel

Klomek

Nakash

Goldberger

et al. 2016

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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Completed suicide and suicide attempts among four Arab groups defined by religious affiliation in Israel: Bedouins, Muslims (other than Bedouin), Christians and Druze were investigated using national databases of suicide (1999-2011), and suicide attempts (2004-2012). Age specific and age-adjusted rates and ratio of suicides to suicidal behavior were calculated, and compared with the total Israeli population rates. Age-adjusted suicide rates were lowest among the non-Bedouin Muslims, 2.5, followed in ascending order by Bedouins, 3.2, and Christian Arabs, 3.3 per 100,000 population, respectively. The highest rate was found among the Druze, 8.7, per 100,000 population, particularly for young males. The rates among the Arab groups were lower than for the total Israeli population, 7.9 per 100,000 population, except for the Druze. The pattern of suicide rates by gender, higher for males than females, was similar in all groups. The rates among the Arab Israelis were highest for the 15-24 year old age group, while in the total population the rates increased with age. Age-adjusted suicide attempt rates were higher amongst non-Bedouin Muslims, 84.8 per 100,000 population, followed by the Bedouin, 72.4; Druze. 64.9; and lowest among Christian Arabs, 58.6, all per 100,000 population. In the total Israeli population, the rate was even higher, 89.8 per 100,000 population. Suicide attempt rates were higher for women in all groups, except among the Druze. Rates were higher in most groups for ages 15-24. In this age group, the rates for female Muslims and Bedouins and for male Druze were higher than among the total population. Arab elderly had low rates of both suicide and suicide attempts. The ratio of suicides to suicide attempts increased with age for all groups, except for the Christian Arabs. It was markedly higher for the Druze, compared to 7.3 % for the total population for ages 15 and over. Findings highlight the importance of investigating the differential distribution of suicidal behavior by specific ethno-religious groups.

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Paths to Depression Among Two Different Cultural Contexts

Cited by 20 publications

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Acculturative Stress among Arab Students in Israel: The Roles of Sense of Coherence and Coping Strategies

Acculturative Stress among Arab Students in Israel: The Roles of Sense of Coherence and Coping Strategies

The Association Between Gender, Ethnicity, and Suicidality Among Vocational Students in Israel

Completed suicide and suicide attempts in the Arab population in Israel

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