Abstract
AbstractThis chapter elaborates on the links between the blockade of Qatar and its relationship with Qatari nationals’ psychological well-being and their sense of national identity. To this end, the chapter reviews the research on various psychological and attitudinal effects of the blockade on Qatari people. Moreover, it presents the research on how the development of a sense of national identity influenced Qataris’ well-being during the blockade. Finally, the chapter presents the results of research on the use of social media before and after the blockade and how social media were used to show national identity and support for the government after the blockade.
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Springer Nature Switzerland
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