This study aimed to explore the level of psychological stress among psychological counselors working in the northern governorates of the West Bank during the war on Gaza and to examine the impact of this stress on their job performance. The significance of this study stems in the need to understand the nature of the psychological and professional challenges faced by psychologists in conflict environments, particularly given the scarcity of local research addressing this relationship in the Palestinian context. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and was applied to a purposive sample of 104 psychologists. Two validated and reliable scales were used to measure psychological stress and job performance. Statistical analysis included a one-sample t-test, Pearson correlation analysis, and MANOVA to examine mean differences and the effects of demographic variables. The results showed that psychological stress levels were moderate, while job performance was high. The study also found a statistically significant negative correlation between psychological stress and job performance. Additionally, there were significant differences based on gender (in favor of males) and years of experience (in favor of those with 1–5 years), as well as differences in job performance in favor of those with more than 10 years of experience. These results highlight the broad impact of political and field crises on occupational mental health and emphasize the need for institutional intervention to support psychological workers in conflict zones. The study concludes that improving the professional environment and providing psychological support to psychologists is essential to maintaining performance quality. It recommends the development of structured psychological and supervisory intervention programs specifically designed for prolonged crisis periods.

Title

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Publisher

An-Najah National University

Publisher Country

Palestine

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

None

Publication Type

Online only

Volume

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Year

2025

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