Psychological Wellbeing, Social support, And Resilience Among Population in Areas of Conflict.

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the relationships between psychological well-being, social support, and resilience in conflict-affected communities. Conflict, whether armed or societal, can create an environment full of trauma, instability, and negative impacts on mental health. However, social support and resilience are essential for mitigating these detrimental effects and promoting positive psychological outcomes, even in the most challenging contexts. The introduction highlights that conflict arises from opposing interests, needs, ideas, and values, and can take many forms, including emotional, interpersonal, and organizational conflicts. Conflict-affected areas face significant obstacles to people's mental health and well-being due to the inherent chaos, violence, displacement, and uncertainty. Psychological well-being is defined as positive mental functioning and experience, but what constitutes well-being is debated. Social support, in the form of emotional, instrumental, and practical assistance, has been identified as a critical factor in protecting against the negative impacts of stress and trauma. Resilience, or the ability to adapt and overcome adversity, is also crucial for fostering mental health and positive outcomes in conflict settings. This research aims to fill a gap in the literature by examining the mechanisms through which social support and resilience influence psychological well-being in conflict-affected populations. The findings will inform targeted interventions and policies to improve the mental health of those impacted by conflict. The subsequent chapters will delve deeper into the methodologies, results, and implications of this important area of study.