- Volume 10, Number 3 (2023)
ANCIENT REMNANTS, FUTURE FORTUNES: ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES IN SOUTHERN JORDAN
Fatima Aisha Al-Hussein, Omar Jamal Al-Abadi
The Shawbak region in southern Jordan witnessed extensive habitation during the late Ottoman period, spanning from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. Among these historic settlements, Shammakh and Karak are notable examples. This study explores the ethno-archaeological implications of these villages and the available archaeological evidence to shed light on the patterns of settlement establishment, growth, and eventual abandonment in the Shawbak region over different ages. The archaeological evidence from Shawbak suggests a complex history of settlement dynamics. The region was characterized by a sedentary way of life, with agrarian societies forming numerous villages surrounded by agricultural fields that...
NAVIGATING HEALTH BELIEFS: STRESS AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS IN CARIBBEAN DIASPORA
Kimberly Johnson, Michael Williams
This study investigates the self-perceived health of Caribbeans within and outside the Caribbean region or the Caribbean Diaspora and explores the associations with social factors, sources of stress, and health-related conditions. The study is based on population-based samples of Caribbean people in the United States, Guyana, and Jamaica. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the data. The study found that the health of Caribbeans generally deteriorates with age, and sources of stress like discrimination and neighborhood violence are associated with fair or poor self-assessed health. Depression and hypertension also contribute to individuals’ assessment of their health....
FROM SHANIDAR 1 TO SOCIAL RELEVANCE: NEANDERTHAL PRETREATMENT EXPLORED
Jennifer Marie Rodriguez, Robert Anthony Thompson
Funerary practices, encompassing pretreatment, mortuary treatment, and commemorative behaviors, have been an integral part of human culture since time immemorial. However, our understanding of these practices within Neanderthal groups remains enigmatic. This paper delves into the enigmatic realms of Neanderthal funerary practices, shedding light on two critical aspects: pretreatment practices and commemorative behaviors. Little is known about Neanderthal pretreatment practices, which involve preparing the dying for death. While there is sparse evidence, the care provided to elderly or disabled individuals, as exemplified by Shanidar 1, hints at a possible form of pretreatment. This paper delves into the available archaeological and...
UNMASKING IDENTITIES: SELF-CARE STRATEGIES FOR THOSE WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA
Dimitrios Papadopoulos, Maria Antoniou
This study delves into the intricate interplay between mental illnesses, particularly severe conditions like schizophrenia, and the profound impact of social stigma and auto-stigmatization on the formation of an individual's social identity. Central to this examination is the recognition that stigma and autostigmatization hold significant sway over a patient's self-esteem, a pivotal factor influencing the trajectory of their illness and the process of healing from biographical ruptures (Bay, 1991). This interplay also exerts a critical influence on the overall quality of life in an environment marked by deep individuation, where the erosion of identity and the self poses a threat...