Understanding the impact of childcare on Israeli mothers' maternal compassion preoccupation in times of conflict.

IF 2.1 4区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Pub Date : 2025-04-08 DOI:10.1080/02646838.2025.2489546

Avigail Katz, Elad Mijalevich-Soker, Esther Joffe, Orit Taubman-Ben-Ari

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Abstract

Background: This study explores the impact of wartime on Israeli mothers' experiences following the terrorist events of October 7th. While existing research has focused on children and caregiving practices during war, little attention has been paid to mothers' own experiences, which is the focus of the current study.

Methods: Interviews were undertaken with 19 Israeli mothers aged 24-43, each having at least one child under the age of 12 months in the very first weeks after the terror attack.

Results: Using a thematic analysis, three core themes emerged: Struggle, Fulfillment, and Self-Care. These findings align with the concept of Maternal Compassion Preoccupation, extending its relevance beyond early motherhood and into challenging circumstances. The study thus proposes a new application of this concept: Maternal Compassion Preoccupation in times of conflict.

Conclusion: This concept of Maternal Compassion Preoccupation in times of conflict offers insights for understanding maternal caregiving during wartime and suggests a new perspective on interventions such as peer support groups and mindfulness training, to mitigate burnout and enhance maternal well-being. The research underscores the transformative potential of caregiving during crises and calls for further exploration across diverse settings and populations.

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Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology reports and reviews outstanding research on psychological, behavioural, medical and social aspects of human reproduction, pregnancy and infancy. Medical topics focus on obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. The growing work in relevant aspects of medical communication and medical sociology are also covered. Relevant psychological work includes developmental psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, behavioural medicine, psychology of women and health psychology. Research into psychological aspects of midwifery, health visiting and nursing is central to the interests of the Journal. The Journal is of special value to those concerned with interdisciplinary issues. As a result, the Journal is of particular interest to those concerned with fundamental processes in behaviour and to issues of health promotion and service organization.