SOCIAL SUPPORT: A PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING FOR WOMEN EXPOSED TO VIOLENT CONFLICTS IN PLATEAU STATE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS’ CAMPS, NIGERIA

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  • ZUHUMBEN BEATRICE PAUL Department of Educational Foundation, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.

Keywords:

Social support, psychological well-being, well-being, violent conflict, IDP Camps

Abstract

This study explores the critical role of social support in promoting the psychological well-being of women exposed to violent conflicts in Plateau State's internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, Nigeria. It highlights the devastating effects of conflict on women's mental health, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study emphasizes the importance of social support in mitigating these negative impacts and fostering psychological well-being. It discusses the challenges and opportunities for social support interventions in conflict-affected settings, such as limited access, cultural barriers, resource constraints, and security concerns. The study also examines the potential benefits of community-based initiatives, technology-based interventions, and collaborative partnerships in enhancing social support for women in IDP camps. It concludes that social support is a critical factor in promoting the psychological well-being of women exposed to violent conflicts and recommends the development of context-specific interventions that address the unique needs and challenges faced by women in these settings.

DOI: https://doie.org/10.10318/SER.2025470336

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2025-09-30

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PAUL , Z. B. . (2025). SOCIAL SUPPORT: A PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING FOR WOMEN EXPOSED TO VIOLENT CONFLICTS IN PLATEAU STATE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS’ CAMPS, NIGERIA. Sokoto Educational Review, 24(2), 140–148. Retrieved from https://sokedureview.org/index.php/SER/article/view/574

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Vol. 24 No. 2 (2025): Sokoto Educational Review

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