Qualitative Study: The Effect of Psychological Happiness on Improving the Mental Health of Mothers of Palestinian Martyrs

Authors

  • Nadia Murad Hanoun Al-Quds Open University
  • Fayez Azez Mahamid Al-Quds Open University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-016-047-011

Keywords:

Psychological happiness, mental health, mothers of Palestinian martyrs

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the impact of psychological happiness on improving the mental health of Palestinian martyrs' mothers.

Methods: The study population consisted of 178 Palestinian martyrs' mothers from Nablus governorate; they lost their son during the period 2020-2024 as a result of Israeli violations. The study sample included 18 martyrs' mothers from Nablus governorate from various localities such as cities, camps, and towns, representing 10.5% of the study population, they were selected in an intentional manner, due to the similarity of the circumstances of martyrdom, the qualitative method used a phenomenological inquiry method, represented by their experience in dealing with loss through telling their stories, where data was collected in two ways: Firstly, focus groups, and secondly, semi-structured individual interviews one month after the focus group interviews; to conduct a comparative analysis of the results, and to explore themes and interactions that emerge spontaneously from the participants when talking about their experience

Results: The results showed that the impact of psychological happiness on improving mental health among Palestinian martyrs' mothers is represented in reducing the effects of psychological trauma, and using defense and adaptation mechanisms that contributed to the individual's possession of psychological happiness, and helped in regulating emotions among Palestinian martyrs' mothers,

Conclusions: the study recommended that the role of psychological and educational counseling in enhancing the confidence of a martyrs' mothers should be activated.

Author Biographies

Nadia Murad Hanoun, Al-Quds Open University

PhD student

Fayez Azez Mahamid, Al-Quds Open University

Associate Professor

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Published

2025-09-27

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Hanoun, N. M., & Mahamid, F. A. (2025). Qualitative Study: The Effect of Psychological Happiness on Improving the Mental Health of Mothers of Palestinian Martyrs. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Educational & Psychological Research & Studies, 16(47). https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-016-047-011

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Vol. 16 No. 47 (2025): مجلة جامعة القدس المفتوحة للأبحاث والدراسات التربوية والنفسية

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