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This research investigates how perceived social support and self-efficacy moderate the effects of community violence on mental health among Palestinian women.

March 25, 2026

Mental Health Outcomes among Palestinian Women in the Context of Community Violence: The Moderating Role of Perceived Social Support and Self-Efficacy

Key Points

This research investigates how perceived social support and self-efficacy moderate the effects of community violence on mental health among Palestinian women.
Cross-sectional study design
Sample of 377 Palestinian women
Assessment of community violence exposure
Measurement of perceived social support and self-efficacy
Analysis of mental health outcomes
Community violence exposure is linked to poorer mental health outcomes.
Perceived social support helps women cope better with the effects of community violence.
Self-efficacy also plays a protective role against negative mental health impacts.

Abstract

There is a well-established body of knowledge on the impact of community violence exposure (ECV) on mental health (MH). Yet little is known about the protective role of individual and social factors on this association, particularly among women in ethnic minority groups. This cross-sectional study aims to fill this void by investigating the moderating roles of perceived self-efficacy and perceived social support on the association between ECV and poor MH among a sample of 377 Palestinian women. The findings indicate that ECV is a significant environmental risk factor for developing poor MH outcomes. However, enhancing social support spaces helps women to cope better in this context.

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Adeem Ahmad Massarwi (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37ba2b34aaaeb1a67e3c4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012261429101

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