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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • History

Background:

  • Holocaust survivor well-being is linked to integrating traumatic memories into life narratives.
  • Reminiscence plays a crucial role in the mental health of survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify themes in positive and negative memories of Holocaust survivors.
  • To explore how reminiscence functions in the lives of survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Collected open-ended reminiscences from 269 Holocaust survivors in Israel.
  • Conducted thematic analyses in English (translated) and Hebrew.

Main Results:

  • Identified three overarching themes: bridging past/present, rebuilding families/state, and duty to share.
  • Highlighted the integral role of endurance, survival, and resilience in survivors' lives.

Conclusions:

  • Reminiscence serves multiple functions, aiding survivors in integrating traumatic memories.
  • Survivors demonstrate resilience by juxtaposing past experiences with their present lives.