Financial Exploitation Among Holocaust Survivors: Evidence for Vulnerability and Resilience
Author Information
Author(s): Weissberger Gali, Bensimon Moshe, Shrira Amit
Primary Institution: Bar-Ilan University
Hypothesis
Holocaust survivors with PTSD symptoms experience greater anxiety and depressive symptoms related to financial exploitation compared to those without PTSD symptoms.
Conclusion
Holocaust survivors exhibit both vulnerabilities and resiliencies in response to financial exploitation.
Supporting Evidence
- Holocaust survivors with PTSD symptoms showed significantly greater anxiety and depressive symptoms related to financial exploitation.
- The study identified core themes such as negative emotional reactions, coping mechanisms, and protective factors among survivors.
Takeaway
This study looked at how Holocaust survivors feel and cope after being financially exploited, showing that they can be both vulnerable and resilient.
Methodology
The study used a quantitative approach to assess anxiety and depressive symptoms and a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews for deeper insights.
Participant Demographics
15 Holocaust survivors (10 females, average age 84.66) living in Israel.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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