War orphan age at father loss and resilience in late adolescence

Key Points

• Resilience is significantly associated with the age of father loss during adolescence, indicating a sensitive period of development.
• Late adolescents who lost their father at a younger age show different psychological outcomes compared to those who lost them later.
• The analysis examines psychological impacts of father loss in war orphans across various age groups during late adolescence.
• Understanding these dynamics may inform support strategies for helping war orphans cope with loss and trauma.