Exposure to prolonged political violence, self-efficacy, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Palestinian adults: A mediation–moderation analysis.

Key Points

• The study examines the relationship between prolonged political violence, self-efficacy, and posttraumatic stress symptoms in adults.
• Analyzed the impact of political violence on self-efficacy and mental health outcomes.
• Utilized mediation–moderation analysis to explore relationships between variables.
• Focused on adults living in conflict-affected zones.
• Identified low self-efficacy as a key factor linked to poor mental health outcomes.
• Highlighted the importance of enhancing self-efficacy as a coping mechanism for traumatic stress.