Examinando por Autor "Schiff, Miriam"

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    Continuous Exposure to Terrorism during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Moderated Mediation Model in the Israeli Context
    (MDPI, 2023-02) Leshem, Becky; Kashy-Rosenbaum, Gabriela; Schiff, Miriam; Benbenishty, Rami; Pat-Horenczyk, Ruth
    This study tested the role of perceived social support as a moderating factor in the mediation of COVID-19-related concerns in the association between continuous traumatic stress (CTS) and depression. The study participants were 499 college students who responded to an anonymous online questionnaire. Measures included the assessment of prior continuous exposure to threats of terrorism, COVID-19-related distress, perceived social support and depressive symptoms. The results demonstrated that COVID-19-related concerns mediated the relationship between continuous exposure to threats of terrorism and depression symptoms, and that perceived social support moderated the association between COVID-19-related concerns and depression. The implications of the study highlight the role of prior exposure to traumatic stress as a risk factor for depression and the role of social support as a protective factor. These results point to the need to develop accessible and non-stigmatic mental health services for populations exposed to other types of continuous traumatic stress. © 2023 by the authors.
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    COVID-Related Functional Difficulties and Concerns Among University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Binational Perspective
    (Springer, 2021-08) Schiff, Miriam; Zasiekina, Larysa; Pat-Horenczyk, Ruth; Benbenishty, Rami
    The COVID-19 pandemic has created a sense of threat, and stress that has surged globally at an alarming pace. University students were confronted with new challenges. This study examined university students’ functional difficulties and concerns during COVID-19 pandemic in two countries: Israel and Ukraine. Additionally, it examined the similarities and differences in prediction of COVID-related concerns in both countries. Two large samples of university students were drawn from both countries. Results showed that students’ main functional difficulties in both countries were: worries about their family health status and their learning assignments. In both countries, COVID-related functional difficulties and stress associated with exposure to the media added a significant amount of the explained variance of COVID-related concerns after controlling for background variables. In conclusion—while the level of exposure and difficulties may differ by country and context, their associations with students’ concerns seem robust. Additionally, repeated exposure to media coverage about a community threat can lead to increased anxiety.
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    Covid‐related concerns, the need for help, and perceived microaggression among young ultra‐orthodox jewish respondents in Israel
    (MDPI, 2021-06) Weiden, Faiga; Levinsky, Michal; Schiff, Miriam; Becker, Nati; Pat‐horenczyk, Ruth; Benbenishty, Rami
    Minority groups are especially vulnerable to the negative psychological and economic consequences of the COVID‐19 pandemic. This study focused on one prominent minority group in Israel: ultra‐Orthodox Jews. It examined the rate of exposure to COVID‐19, adherence to COVID‐19 mitigation guidelines, difficulties with adherence to COVID‐19 guidelines, COVID‐related concerns, financial hardships, the need for help, and microaggression during the first wave of the pandemic (April– May 2020). It then examined multivariate prediction of COVID‐related concerns, the need for help, and microaggression. The sample comprised 252 respondents, with 67% female and a mean age of 32.85 (SD = 10.63). Results showed that 78.8% of the participants knew at least one person who had tested positive for COVID‐19, and 31.4% knew at least one person who had passed away from COVID‐ 19. Only 59.7% of the participants reported high adherence to social distancing guidelines. Perceived microaggression was predicted by the difficulties with adherence to COVID‐19 guidelines, the level of stress associated with exposure to the media, and financial hardships. The study’s implications point to the centrality of perceived microaggression and the necessity of adopting culturally sensitive approaches to engage minorities in public efforts to fight the spread of viruses. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.