"Self-Concept" Consideration Related to War Captivity for Iraqi Former Prisoners of Iraq-Iran War 1980-1988

Abstract

This descriptive study had begun from June 4th, 2006 and finished on September 15, 2006.
Purpose: To know the changes in self-concept amongst Iraqi former prisoners of Iraq-Iran war, and the
relationship with certain variables.
Methodology: The sample was collected accidentally of 300 Iraqi former prisoners of war (POW) who were
visiting: Ministry of Health and Ministry of Human rights. For collecting the information for this study, a
questionnaire was constructed, this constructed questionnaire consisted of two parts: firstly, demographic
data, which consists of six items and secondly; (13 items) which through them, we determine the self-concept
in repatriates. Reliability and validity for this questionnaire were determined through the pilot study and the
experts. Data were collected through using the questionnaire and by the interview technique. Data were
analyzed by the application of descriptive statistical analysis, which
were; percentages, frequencies, and inferential statistic analysis (Pearson correlation coefficient).
Result: The study disclosed that 66.5% of those repatriates have good and moderate levels for the selfconcept, and the study disclosed also that there is a high significant relationship between the self- concept
and, level of education and significant relationship with; duration of captivity, age at capture. military rank,
and date of repatriation.
Recommendation: This study recommends concentrating efforts through the centers, for restoring the
confidence within themselves and with the community to achieve a rapid return and to maintain the
psychological, medical and social support.