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<p>In this study, the responses of 182 Bosniaks were analysed to examine the interplay between previous adversity (past challenging or traumatic experiences a person has faced), mental well-being, and ethnic distance in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the lens of polyvagal theory, which emphasises the role of physiological reactivity and body awareness. The results show that there is no direct association between past adversity and well-being or ethnic distance. However, previous adversity is a significant predictor of autonomic reactivity and body awareness, which serve as mediators of well-being and ethnic distance. These findings point to the potential benefits of trauma-informed interventions to improve social cohesion in post-conflict settings.</p>
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In this study, the responses of 182 Bosniaks were analysed to examine the interplay between previous adversity (past challenging or traumatic experiences a person has faced), mental well-being, and ethnic distance in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the lens of polyvagal theory, which emphasises the role of physiological reactivity and body awareness. The results show that there is no direct association between past adversity and well-being or ethnic distance. However, previous adversity is a significant predictor of autonomic reactivity and body awareness, which serve as mediators of well-being and ethnic distance. These findings point to the potential benefits of trauma-informed interventions to improve social cohesion in post-conflict settings.

Polyvagal Perspective on Ethnic Distance and Well-Being in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Mediating Effects of Physiological Reactivity and Body Awareness

Treatises and Documents, Journal of Ethnic Studies / Razprave in Gradivo, Revija za narodnostna vprašanja

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In this study, the responses of 182 Bosniaks were analysed to examine the interplay between previous adversity (past challenging or traumatic experiences a...

Polyvagal Perspective on Ethnic Distance and Well-Being in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Mediating Effects of Physiological Reactivity and Body Awareness

Publié en ligne: 29 juin 2024

Pages: 139 - 159

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tdjes-2024-0008

Mots clés
polyvagal theory, ethnic distance, mental well-being, adversity, autonomic reactivity, body awareness, Bosnia-Herzegovina

© 2024 Metka Kuhar et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Polyvagal Perspective on Ethnic Distance and Well-Being in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Mediating Effects of Physiological Reactivity and Body Awareness

Publié en ligne: 29 juin 2024

Pages: 139 - 159

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tdjes-2024-0008

Mots cléspolyvagal theory, ethnic distance, mental well-being, adversity, autonomic reactivity, body awareness, Bosnia-Herzegovina

© 2024 Metka Kuhar et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
polyvagal theory, ethnic distance, mental well-being, adversity, autonomic reactivity, body awareness, Bosnia-Herzegovina