RT Journal Article
T1 Exploring Pathways and Obstacles to Well-Being in Victims of Terrorism: A Qualitative Approach
A1 Pemau Gurumeta, Andrés
A1 Gómez Gutiérrez, María Del Mar
A1 Crespo López, María
A1 Hervás Torres, Gonzalo
A1 Marín Martín, Carolina
AB On March 11, 2004, Madrid suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks in the history of Spain, leaving more than 190 dead and 2,000 injured. For years, the psychological consequences of the attacks have been studied; however, its long-term effects on symptomatology and especially on well-being remains unknown. This study aims to explore, through a qualitative approach, pathways and obstacles to the well-being of those affected directly or indirectly by the attacks of March 11 in Madrid. Two focus groups were held, one for indirect victims and one for direct victims. Subsequently, a thematic analysis of the materials obtained was carried out. More than 10 years after the attacks, most of the participants reported great difficulty in achieving well-being. Acceptance and victims’ associations seemed to act as key facilitators, while symptoms, political institutions and the media were the main obstacles. Direct and indirect victims presented similar data although aspects such as guilt and family relationships played a different role in their well-being.
PB Cambridge University Press
SN 1138-7416
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/91785
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/91785
LA eng
NO Pemau A, Marín-Martín C, Hervás G, Gómez-Gutiérrez Mdel M, Crespo M. Exploring Pathways and Obstacles to Well-Being in Victims of Terrorism: A Qualitative Approach. The Spanish Journal of Psychology. 2023;26:e20.
NO Asociación 11-M Afectados del Terrorismo
DS Docta Complutense
RD 13 abr 2025