Abstract
This article examines the impact of three moderating variables ‒ attachment style, family support, and general values ‒ on the wellbeing of Israeli adolescents exposed to various levels of ongoing security threats. Based on a sample of 412 adolescents, it shows that young persons with a secure attachment style, high family support, and formed values have a higher degree of wellbeing. The findings for twelfth graders are of particular concern as their wellbeing was found to be lower than that of ninth and tenth graders. Using the path analysis model, the article explores the practical implications of the results and suggests ways and means for treating adolescents in similar circumstances.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 332-358 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | Israel Affairs |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 8 Feb 2018 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 4 Mar 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Funding
The authors would like to thank the Institute for Community Education and Research, School of Education, Bar-Ilan University, for supporting this research.
Funders | Funder number |
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Institute for Community Education and Research, School of Education, Bar-Ilan University |
Keywords
- Israel
- adolescents
- attachment style
- exposure to security threats
- family support
- terrorism
- values
- wellbeing