Coping strategies during captivity: a qualitative study on released civilian abductees in Gaza

This study revealed that abductees used both intrapersonal and interpersonal coping strategies to survive captivity. Intra-personally, they relied on routines, mental detachment, and hopeful visualization. Interpersonally, they formed supportive bonds with adults, often caring for children, and some built strategic relationships with captors to improve their conditions. These findings highlight the resilience and adaptability that emerge under extreme adversity.