Mental Health and Experiences of Anti-Semitism in 2nd and 3rd Offspring Generation of Holocaust Survivors From Israel, Germany, and the USA

IF 3.3 3区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

International Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2025-05-08 DOI:10.1002/ijop.70053

Yuriy Nesterko, Freya Specht, Nadine Stammel, Laura Nohr, Maria Böttche

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The existing and rising anti-Semitism is a risk factor for the mental health of Jewish people worldwide. This study examines possible associations between anti-Semitism and mental health in offspring/children (OHS) and grandchildren (GHS) of Holocaust survivors through cross-country comparisons. A total of n = 248 OHS and n = 240 GHS from Israel, Germany, and the US completed a cross-sectional online survey on experiences of anti-Semitism, psychological distress, and posttraumatic stress symptoms, offered in English, German, and Hebrew. Psychological distress was significantly higher among participants from Germany vs. Israel and the US. Significant differences in experiences of anti-Semitism were found between the generations, with higher rates in GHS. Experiences of anti-Semitism were found to be associated with a higher risk for psychological distress and probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study emphasises the severe psychological stress being associated with experiences of anti-Semitism among OHS and GHS across different countries of origin. Given the rise in anti-Semitism since October 7, 2023 onwards, the findings are a warning and a clear impetus for political authorities as well as civil society to strengthen efforts for better healthcare and protecting Jewish life worldwide.

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以色列、德国和美国大屠杀幸存者第二代和第三代的心理健康和反犹太主义经历

现存的和不断上升的反犹太主义是世界各地犹太人心理健康的一个危险因素。本研究通过跨国比较，探讨反犹主义与大屠杀幸存者后代/子女（OHS）和孙辈（GHS）心理健康之间可能存在的关联。共有来自以色列、德国和美国的248名OHS和240名GHS完成了一项关于反犹太主义经历、心理困扰和创伤后应激症状的横断面在线调查，以英语、德语和希伯来语提供。与以色列和美国的参与者相比，德国的参与者的心理压力明显更高。反犹太主义的经历在几代人之间存在显著差异，GHS的比例更高。反犹太主义的经历被发现与心理困扰和创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）的高风险有关。该研究强调了严重的心理压力与不同原籍国OHS和GHS的反犹太主义经历有关。鉴于自2023年10月7日以来反犹太主义的抬头，该调查结果是一个警告，并明确推动政治当局和民间社会加强努力，改善全球犹太人的医疗保健和保护生活。

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International Journal of Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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