This study examines how Arab female teachers working in Jewish schools in Israel coped with the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, using the salutogenic model, which focuses on individuals’ ability to cope with stress. The model emphasizes three core components: comprehensibility (perceiving events as structured and coherent), manageability (believing one has sufficient resources to cope), and meaningfulness (feeling that challenges are worth investing in). Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted during the early months of the war, focusing on teachers’ emotional experiences and coping mechanisms. Participants described receiving both support and hostility from colleagues, students, and the broader environment. They adopted strategies such as emotional restraint, cautious behavior, and avoidance of political expression. Identity conflicts were often resolved by emphasizing a strong sense of professional commitment. This is one of the first studies to apply the salutogenic model to Arab women educators in Jewish schools, highlighting the need for tailored training, mentoring, and institutional support during times of national crisis.

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Emotional Experiences and Coping Resources Among Arab Teachers in Jewish Schools Following the 2023 Israel–Hamas War—A Salutogenic Perspective

  • Haled Al-Said

摘要

This study examines how Arab female teachers working in Jewish schools in Israel coped with the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, using the salutogenic model, which focuses on individuals’ ability to cope with stress. The model emphasizes three core components: comprehensibility (perceiving events as structured and coherent), manageability (believing one has sufficient resources to cope), and meaningfulness (feeling that challenges are worth investing in). Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted during the early months of the war, focusing on teachers’ emotional experiences and coping mechanisms. Participants described receiving both support and hostility from colleagues, students, and the broader environment. They adopted strategies such as emotional restraint, cautious behavior, and avoidance of political expression. Identity conflicts were often resolved by emphasizing a strong sense of professional commitment. This is one of the first studies to apply the salutogenic model to Arab women educators in Jewish schools, highlighting the need for tailored training, mentoring, and institutional support during times of national crisis.