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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Wartime environments present significant stressors and trauma.
  • Understanding psychological coping mechanisms during adversity is crucial.
  • Playfulness as a potential resilience factor requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate adult playfulness in the context of Middle Eastern wartime.
  • To explore the relationship between playfulness, resilience, and clinical symptoms.
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets for enhancing coping strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the OLIW model of playfulness and the concept of fantastic reality ability.
  • Employed network analysis on data from 1511 Israeli participants.
  • Examined associations between playfulness, resilience, and clinical symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Lighthearted playfulness demonstrated a strong association with resilience during war.
  • Dissociation and transcendence were central nodes in the network analysis.
  • Playful imagination and control showed potential as key elements in coping.

Conclusions:

  • Playfulness serves as a significant coping mechanism, particularly lighthearted playfulness, in response to war-related stress.
  • Dissociation and transcendence may be important targets for therapeutic interventions.
  • Tailored interventions focusing on playful imagination and control could improve mental health outcomes in populations affected by war.