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Psychological Alienation and its Relation to Psychological Security Among Gaza Workers Forcibly Relocated to Jericho City

. Mariam Abu Farah & Omar Rimawi


Abstract

Objectives: This study investigates the relationship between psychological alienation and psychological security among workers forcibly displaced from Gaza to Jericho.

Methodology: The descriptive approach was used, where the study sample was selected in the facilitated from among 124 workers forcibly displaced from Gaza to Jericho, and the Psychological Alienation and Security Scale was utilized

Results: The findings show a significant level of psychological alienation among the workers, contrasting with low levels of psychological security. Age emerged as a crucial factor, with older individuals reporting higher levels of alienation and security. The social status and number of children significantly affected these outcomes as well, with married workers and those having more children experiencing greater alienation and lower security levels. An inverse relationship between psychological alienation and security was observed.

Conclusions: The study underscores the profound impact of forced displacement on psychological alienation and security among workers in Gaza, significantly influenced by age, social status, and the number of children. It calls for targeted interventions to meet the psychological needs and enhance the security of displaced workers, considering the fine demographic differences.

Keywords: psychological alienation, psychological security, forced displacement

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