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ArticleMilitary psychology : the official journal of the Division of Military Psychology, American Psychological Association2026

War-time experiences and adaptation of foreign volunteers.

Shiri Shinan-Altman, Inbar Levkovich

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Article in Military psychology : the official journal of the Division of Military Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shiri Shinan-AltmanLouis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.ORCID 0000-0003-1340-2909
Inbar LevkovichFaculty of Education, Tel Hai College, Kiryat Shmona, Israel.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study describes the wartime experiences of foreign volunteers-Jewish foreign nationals who volunteered for the Israeli military - during the Swords of Iron War. Interviews with 20 participants revealed three themes. 1) Between Two Worlds: Foreign Volunteers' Relationships with Family Members Back Home During Wartime highlights the emotional strain, communication challenges, and selective disclosure involved in maintaining transnational family ties. 2) From Strangers to Brothers in Arms: The Social Integration Journey of Non-Israeli Soldiers in Israeli Military Units explores their transition from cultural outsiders to integral members of their units, forming a bicultural military identity. 3) Beyond Combat: Personal and Psychological Journeys of Foreign Volunteers Serving Far from Support Systems addresses the emotional challenges of grief, instability, and loss, alongside personal growth and resilience. The findings emphasize the importance of institutional support, social networks, and cultural adaptation, recommending improved family connection tools, enhanced integration programs, and tailored support initiatives for foreign volunteers.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalMilitary PersonnelVolunteersWarfareAdultHumansIsraelJewsMaleSocial SupportForeign volunteersqualitativewar-time experiences

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PMID40720977
PMCPMC13313213

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