Navigating Displacement in a Changing Climate: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Climate-Related Environmental and Psychological Stressors Among Syrian Refugees in Jordan.
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Hindya O. Al-Maqableh, Ayat J. Nashwan, Loai Issa Tawalbeh, Ala’a B. Al-Tammemi, Fayez A Abdulla, Ghayda’ Abdel-Latif Al-Ibraheem, Ahmad. A Al-Barmawi, Sanad Akef Al-Baoni, Mohammad A. Al-QudahFiles
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Published in Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026) of International Journal of Psychological and Educational Research.
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Syrian refugees in Jordan experience multiple environmental and socioeconomic stressors that may influence their mental health. This cross-sectional study surveyed 450 Syrian refugees living in a camp and an urban host community to assess symptoms of anxiety, depression, and perceived stress and whether self-reported climate-related stressors were associated with these outcomes. Validated scales (GAD-7, PHQ-9, and PSS-10) were used, and analyses included independent samples t tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlations. Participants reported elevated symptoms across all measures (mean GAD-7 = 11.8, mean PHQ-9 = 13.2, mean PSS-10 = 20.4). None of the perceived climate-related environmental stressors, including extreme heat, dust storms, or water shortages, showed significant associations with anxiety, depression, or stress (all p > 0.05). Employment status and place of residence were the only significant predictors of depression. These findings suggest that socioeconomic and structural conditions may play a stronger role in shaping psychological wellbeing than measured climate-related stressors.
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