Ruth Maytles, Lee Greenblatt-Kimron, Sharon Avidor, Yoav S Bergman, Yuval Palgi
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Abstract
Holocaust survivors often reveal long-term depressive symptoms, while demonstrating life satisfaction. The present study examined the role of meaning in life (MIL) of Holocaust survivors in this context. Survivors (n = 44) and comparisons (n = 51) provided background information and completed MIL, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction scales. MIL was associated with lower depressive symptoms and higher life satisfaction. Moreover, the MIL-depressive symptoms/life satisfaction links were stronger among Holocaust survivors. Results provide insight for tailoring treatment interventions for older adults who have been exposed to prolonged traumatic experiences or genocide, that focus on MIL, to enhance mental health.
大屠杀幸存者往往表现出长期抑郁症状，同时又对生活感到满意。本研究探讨了大屠杀幸存者的人生意义（MIL）在这种情况下的作用。幸存者（44 人）和对比者（51 人）提供了背景信息，并填写了 MIL、抑郁症状和生活满意度量表。MIL 与较低的抑郁症状和较高的生活满意度相关。此外，大屠杀幸存者的 MIL 与抑郁症状/生活满意度的联系更为紧密。研究结果为我们提供了深刻的见解，有助于我们为那些曾遭受长期创伤经历或种族灭绝的老年人量身定制以 MIL 为重点的治疗干预措施，从而提高他们的心理健康水平。
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