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ArticlePloS one2025

Beyond burnout: A comprehensive investigation of burnout, resilience, and career continuity among Palestinian lawyers in a complex socio-political environment.

Muayad K Hattab, Noor Omar Adas, Abdalkarim Ayyoub, Shadi Khalil Abualkibash, Muntaser Nafeth Asmar, Akram Daoud, Ghassan Khaled, Zuheir N Khlaif

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Muayad K HattabDepartment of Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.ORCID 0000-0002-1096-1839
Noor Omar AdasDepartment of Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Abdalkarim AyyoubDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Shadi Khalil AbualkibashDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Muntaser Nafeth AsmarDepartment of Fiqih & Legislation, Faculty of Islamic Law, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Akram DaoudDepartment of Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Ghassan KhaledDepartment of Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Zuheir N KhlaifCollege of Educational Science, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.

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Abstract

This article investigates burnout among lawyers and proposes systemic changes to reduce pressure and stress in the legal profession while enhancing resilience among lawyers. The article focuses on factors influencing career continuity among Palestinian lawyers within a socio-politically complex environment. It discusses elements contributing to resilience, including a positive mindset, a strong support system, training, and social support. The study reveals exceptional resilience among Palestinian lawyers. A quantitative cross-sectional study was used; the goals of the study involved 323 participants from different places in Palestine. Data analysis employed Smart PLS4 to build a regression model. Challenging conventional notions, the study provides valuable insights for state strategies, legal firms, educational institutions, and policymakers to address challenges and improve lawyer retention and job satisfaction in an environment marked by unstable economic and political conditions. Additionally, it examines gender-specific career intentions, notably women lawyers displaying a stronger inclination to stay, potentially linked to socio-economic responsibilities. This study contributes significantly to existing literature by providing a unique case study on career continuance determinants within economic and political instability. It sets a precedent for further study and strategic improvements in lawyer retention and job satisfaction within high-stress professions in an economically and politically complex environment.

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ArabsBurnout, ProfessionalLawyersResilience, PsychologicalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJob SatisfactionMaleMiddle AgedPolitics

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PMCPMC11737765

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