November 30, 2025Open Access

Screens of suffering: how Gaza war news impacts students’ minds and motivation

Key Points

Media coverage of the Gaza war contributes to student mental health issues, impairing academic engagement.
Key findings indicate a need for resilience-based interventions in university settings during ongoing conflict.
Analysis highlights the pervasive nature of secondary trauma among Palestinian university students.
The implications underscore the importance of addressing mental health support amidst prolonged conflict.

Abstract

Media coverage of the Gaza war constitutes a secondary form of trauma for many Palestinian university students, contributing to deteriorating mental health and academic disengagement. These findings underscore the need for mental health support and resilience-based interventions in university settings during ongoing conflict.

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