Yaacov G Bachner
Biographic Data
| ID | 3516127 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yaacov G Bachner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yaacov G |
| FAMILY NAME | Bachner |
| SIGNATURE | BACHNER Y G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ben-Gurion University of the Negev |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8441-853X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Structural re-examination and cross-cultural validation of the Attitudes Towards Older Adults Using Technology (Atoaut) scale
Digital ageism, conceptualized as implicit or explicit stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against older adults in relation to digital technologies, has gained attention in recent years alongside vast technological developments. Nevertheless, there is currently a lack of strong psychometric support for measuring (digital) ageism and limited cross-cultural validation in this field. This study evaluates the psychometric properties and valid…
Parenthood Status and Internalized Homophobia Among LGBTQ Individuals Aged 50
This study compared LGBTQ individuals aged 50+ with and without children in relation to two aspects of relationships with family of origin: acceptance of sexual orientation and emotional closeness, and examined their potential role in the association between parenthood status and internalized homophobia. Data were collected from 472 LGBTQ adults aged 50+ from Israel, using an online questionnaire. The questionnaires assessed the family of origin …
Predictors of Support for Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide (Epas) Among Older Adults in Israel
Background: Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (EPAS) are highly contentious topics with significant medical, legal, and cultural implications. Previous research suggests that various sociodemographic, health, and psychosocial factors determine attitudes toward EPAS. This study set out to identify psychosocial predictors of support for EPAS. We hypothesized that perceived control, self-efficacy, and social support would each predict suppor…
Balancing the Self
Family caregivers play a vital role in supporting older adults, yet caregiving often brings persistent exposure to mortality, leading to heightened death anxiety and psychological distress. Applying terror management theory (TMT), this study explores how caregivers navigate death anxiety and maintain anxiety-buffering systems (cultural worldviews, self-esteem, and close relationships) while participating in a supportive intervention program. This…
Gender Disparities in the Mental Health of Gay and Lesbian Adults in Later Life
Introduction Gender disparities in mental health among older adults from sexual minorities remain underexplored. This study investigates how stigma related to age and sexual orientation, both enacted by others and internalized, is associated with mental health outcomes among lesbian and gay adults aged 50 and older. Methods The study examined 411 adults aged 50 + (range 50–85) from Israel who self-identify as lesbian women or gay men, via online …
Sexual Orientation and Internalized Homophobia of Middle Aged and Older Gay and Lesbian Adults
Objectives Research is needed about the role of families in relation to issues faced by middle-aged and older gay and lesbian adults, such as internalized homophobia and families of choice. This study examines how families of choice and families of origin shape experiences of internalized homophobia in midlife and older gay and lesbian adults, a population uniquely affected by the cumulative effects of societal stigma over the life course. Method…
Older adults' attitudes toward using Euthanasia at the end-of life
Background: There is a paucity of studies that compare older adults' attitudes toward Euthanasia in two different terminal illnesses. Moreover, these studies did not relate to potentially influencing psycho-social factors. The current study aimed to examine the impact of a diverse range of variables on attitudes among older adults toward Euthanasia in two medical conditions: cancer and Parkinson's disease. Methods: A total of 501 individuals aged…
Challenging and Facilitating Factors When Coping with the News of a Newborn’s Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Studies have shown that healthcare professionals (HP) play a significant role in parents' experience when informed of the birth of a child with Down Syndrome (DS). Past studies have focused on faith dilemmas of religious mothers that were informed that their child was born with DS and on understanding how faith was a source of emotional support for them. Studies that focus on religious activist mothers are scarce. We utilized a qualitative method…
Ultra-Orthodox Nursing Students’ Cultural Challenges Inside and Outside Their Community during the Covid-19 Pandemic
In line with findings that nurses from minority groups have an important role in making health services accessible to their community, our study aimed to identify the challenges ultra-Orthodox Jewish nurses faced during COVID-19 in their encounters with patients and health staff from other communities, as well as their own community. The ultra-Orthodox community is a highly religious group that maintains isolation from general society, a phenomen…
Correlates of Caregiving Burden among Bedouin-Muslim Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Epilepsy
These findings provide health professionals with a better understanding of the factors that should be assessed in order to address caregiver burden among Bedouin mothers of CDE. Understanding the unique characteristics and culture of the Bedouin community can help professionals in targeting caregivers with a lower sense of self-efficacy, and those that reside in Bedouin cities, in order to reduce their caregiving burden
Thought Patterns Mediate the Development of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers
Social workers’ exposure to their clients' trauma can lead to secondary traumatisation stress (STS). In light of cognitive theories suggesting the tendency for repetitive thought (RT) as being predictive of poor adjustment to traumatic events, the current study explores whether RT mediates the correlation between known STS predictors and its severity. Ninety social workers providing care to traumatised clients completed a self-report survey. Mult…
The coronavirus pandemic and Holocaust survivors in Israel
Holocaust survivors in Israel and abroad appear to be especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because of their early life history, advanced age, and associated health conditions. And although some survivors may experience retraumatization because of the pandemic, others appear to be especially resilient. We encourage a strength-based approach when working with survivors to foster resilience and effective coping in this uncertain time. (PsycInfo Databas…
I will never be old’
The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome (DS) has increased significantly over the last few decades. Consequently, they and their families face new ageing-related challenges, the first signs of which appear in people with DS around the age of 30. The goal of this study was to explore the perceptions of adults with DS regarding their own and their parents’ ageing and end of life, and to examine the views and concerns of the parents regardi…
Correlates of depression in caregivers of Ultra-Orthodox frail older adults
Depression is the most frequent negative health outcome among informal caregivers. The aims of the current study were (a) to assess the level of depression, (b) to explore associations among care recipients' characteristics, caregivers' characteristics, situational factors, and depression among Ultra-Orthodox Jewish (UOJ) caregivers. A total of 112 (44 men and 68 women) UOJ primary caregivers of frail older adults were interviewed face-to-face in…
Internet use and well-being in later life
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed at exploring the Internet's role in supporting subjective well-being in later life by applying a functional approach, namely, simultaneously but separately examining each of the principal online functions common among older adults (interpersonal communication, information, task performance and leisure). METHODS: Data were collected online from 306 Internet users aged 50 years and over. Subjective well-being was measur…
A Cross-National Comparison of Reminiscence Functions Between Canadian and Israeli Older Adults
We discuss various historical and geo-political factors that may account for these differences. For instance, recurrent war, ongoing terror, and regional instability make living and aging in Israel distinct from Canada. This model of reminiscence functions would appear sufficiently sensitive to capture cross-national differences
Fear of Death, Mortality Communication, and Psychological Distress Among Secular and Religiously Observant Family Caregivers of Terminal Cancer Patients
Previous research suggests that caregivers and terminally ill patients face substantial difficulties discussing illness and death. Existing research, however, has focused primarily on the experience of patients. The current study compared responses as well as the relative strength of association between mortality comunication, fear of death, and psychological distress (i.e., depressive symptomatology, emotional exhaustion) among secular and relig…
Examining the Social Context in the Caregiving Experience
The present analysis documents the complexity of social connectedness, demonstrating that various role obligations contribute to caregiving daughters' global self-esteem in different ways. In the context of assuming cancer careprovision, daughters' existing repertoire of social roles may possibly mediate the stress associated with their care involvement or serve as a buffer against the strain of the caregiving experience
Caregivers' Communication with Patients about Illness and Death
Caregivers of terminal cancer patients experience substantial communication difficulties with their loved ones about their illness. Existing communication scales focus on communication as perceived by the patient and do not include items that refer to his close death. The current study describes the development and initial validation of an instrument aimed at measuring caregivers' communication with patients about their illness and death. Two hun…
Fear of Death, Mortality Communication, and Psychological Distress Among Secular and Religiously Observant Family Caregivers of Terminal Cancer Patients
Previous research suggests that caregivers and terminally ill patients face substantial difficulties discussing illness and death. Existing research, however, has focused primarily on the experience of patients. The current study compared responses as well as the relative strength of association between mortality comunication, fear of death, and psychological distress (i.e., depressive symptomatology, emotional exhaustion) among secular and relig…
Thought Patterns Mediate the Development of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers
Social workers’ exposure to their clients' trauma can lead to secondary traumatisation stress (STS). In light of cognitive theories suggesting the tendency for repetitive thought (RT) as being predictive of poor adjustment to traumatic events, the current study explores whether RT mediates the correlation between known STS predictors and its severity. Ninety social workers providing care to traumatised clients completed a self-report survey. Mult…
Examining the Social Context in the Caregiving Experience
The present analysis documents the complexity of social connectedness, demonstrating that various role obligations contribute to caregiving daughters' global self-esteem in different ways. In the context of assuming cancer careprovision, daughters' existing repertoire of social roles may possibly mediate the stress associated with their care involvement or serve as a buffer against the strain of the caregiving experience
Sexual Orientation and Internalized Homophobia of Middle Aged and Older Gay and Lesbian Adults
Objectives Research is needed about the role of families in relation to issues faced by middle-aged and older gay and lesbian adults, such as internalized homophobia and families of choice. This study examines how families of choice and families of origin shape experiences of internalized homophobia in midlife and older gay and lesbian adults, a population uniquely affected by the cumulative effects of societal stigma over the life course. Method…
A Cross-National Comparison of Reminiscence Functions Between Canadian and Israeli Older Adults
We discuss various historical and geo-political factors that may account for these differences. For instance, recurrent war, ongoing terror, and regional instability make living and aging in Israel distinct from Canada. This model of reminiscence functions would appear sufficiently sensitive to capture cross-national differences
Caregivers' Communication with Patients about Illness and Death
Caregivers of terminal cancer patients experience substantial communication difficulties with their loved ones about their illness. Existing communication scales focus on communication as perceived by the patient and do not include items that refer to his close death. The current study describes the development and initial validation of an instrument aimed at measuring caregivers' communication with patients about their illness and death. Two hun…
Examining the Social Context in the Caregiving Experience
The present analysis documents the complexity of social connectedness, demonstrating that various role obligations contribute to caregiving daughters' global self-esteem in different ways. In the context of assuming cancer careprovision, daughters' existing repertoire of social roles may possibly mediate the stress associated with their care involvement or serve as a buffer against the strain of the caregiving experience
Fear of Death, Mortality Communication, and Psychological Distress Among Secular and Religiously Observant Family Caregivers of Terminal Cancer Patients
Previous research suggests that caregivers and terminally ill patients face substantial difficulties discussing illness and death. Existing research, however, has focused primarily on the experience of patients. The current study compared responses as well as the relative strength of association between mortality comunication, fear of death, and psychological distress (i.e., depressive symptomatology, emotional exhaustion) among secular and relig…
A Cross-National Comparison of Reminiscence Functions Between Canadian and Israeli Older Adults
We discuss various historical and geo-political factors that may account for these differences. For instance, recurrent war, ongoing terror, and regional instability make living and aging in Israel distinct from Canada. This model of reminiscence functions would appear sufficiently sensitive to capture cross-national differences
Internet use and well-being in later life
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed at exploring the Internet's role in supporting subjective well-being in later life by applying a functional approach, namely, simultaneously but separately examining each of the principal online functions common among older adults (interpersonal communication, information, task performance and leisure). METHODS: Data were collected online from 306 Internet users aged 50 years and over. Subjective well-being was measur…
Correlates of depression in caregivers of Ultra-Orthodox frail older adults
Depression is the most frequent negative health outcome among informal caregivers. The aims of the current study were (a) to assess the level of depression, (b) to explore associations among care recipients' characteristics, caregivers' characteristics, situational factors, and depression among Ultra-Orthodox Jewish (UOJ) caregivers. A total of 112 (44 men and 68 women) UOJ primary caregivers of frail older adults were interviewed face-to-face in…
The coronavirus pandemic and Holocaust survivors in Israel
Holocaust survivors in Israel and abroad appear to be especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because of their early life history, advanced age, and associated health conditions. And although some survivors may experience retraumatization because of the pandemic, others appear to be especially resilient. We encourage a strength-based approach when working with survivors to foster resilience and effective coping in this uncertain time. (PsycInfo Databas…
I will never be old’
The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome (DS) has increased significantly over the last few decades. Consequently, they and their families face new ageing-related challenges, the first signs of which appear in people with DS around the age of 30. The goal of this study was to explore the perceptions of adults with DS regarding their own and their parents’ ageing and end of life, and to examine the views and concerns of the parents regardi…
Thought Patterns Mediate the Development of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers
Social workers’ exposure to their clients' trauma can lead to secondary traumatisation stress (STS). In light of cognitive theories suggesting the tendency for repetitive thought (RT) as being predictive of poor adjustment to traumatic events, the current study explores whether RT mediates the correlation between known STS predictors and its severity. Ninety social workers providing care to traumatised clients completed a self-report survey. Mult…
Ultra-Orthodox Nursing Students’ Cultural Challenges Inside and Outside Their Community during the Covid-19 Pandemic
In line with findings that nurses from minority groups have an important role in making health services accessible to their community, our study aimed to identify the challenges ultra-Orthodox Jewish nurses faced during COVID-19 in their encounters with patients and health staff from other communities, as well as their own community. The ultra-Orthodox community is a highly religious group that maintains isolation from general society, a phenomen…
Correlates of Caregiving Burden among Bedouin-Muslim Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Epilepsy
These findings provide health professionals with a better understanding of the factors that should be assessed in order to address caregiver burden among Bedouin mothers of CDE. Understanding the unique characteristics and culture of the Bedouin community can help professionals in targeting caregivers with a lower sense of self-efficacy, and those that reside in Bedouin cities, in order to reduce their caregiving burden
Challenging and Facilitating Factors When Coping with the News of a Newborn’s Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Studies have shown that healthcare professionals (HP) play a significant role in parents' experience when informed of the birth of a child with Down Syndrome (DS). Past studies have focused on faith dilemmas of religious mothers that were informed that their child was born with DS and on understanding how faith was a source of emotional support for them. Studies that focus on religious activist mothers are scarce. We utilized a qualitative method…
Older adults' attitudes toward using Euthanasia at the end-of life
Background: There is a paucity of studies that compare older adults' attitudes toward Euthanasia in two different terminal illnesses. Moreover, these studies did not relate to potentially influencing psycho-social factors. The current study aimed to examine the impact of a diverse range of variables on attitudes among older adults toward Euthanasia in two medical conditions: cancer and Parkinson's disease. Methods: A total of 501 individuals aged…
Predictors of Support for Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide (Epas) Among Older Adults in Israel
Background: Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (EPAS) are highly contentious topics with significant medical, legal, and cultural implications. Previous research suggests that various sociodemographic, health, and psychosocial factors determine attitudes toward EPAS. This study set out to identify psychosocial predictors of support for EPAS. We hypothesized that perceived control, self-efficacy, and social support would each predict suppor…
Balancing the Self
Family caregivers play a vital role in supporting older adults, yet caregiving often brings persistent exposure to mortality, leading to heightened death anxiety and psychological distress. Applying terror management theory (TMT), this study explores how caregivers navigate death anxiety and maintain anxiety-buffering systems (cultural worldviews, self-esteem, and close relationships) while participating in a supportive intervention program. This…
Gender Disparities in the Mental Health of Gay and Lesbian Adults in Later Life
Introduction Gender disparities in mental health among older adults from sexual minorities remain underexplored. This study investigates how stigma related to age and sexual orientation, both enacted by others and internalized, is associated with mental health outcomes among lesbian and gay adults aged 50 and older. Methods The study examined 411 adults aged 50 + (range 50–85) from Israel who self-identify as lesbian women or gay men, via online …
Sexual Orientation and Internalized Homophobia of Middle Aged and Older Gay and Lesbian Adults
Objectives Research is needed about the role of families in relation to issues faced by middle-aged and older gay and lesbian adults, such as internalized homophobia and families of choice. This study examines how families of choice and families of origin shape experiences of internalized homophobia in midlife and older gay and lesbian adults, a population uniquely affected by the cumulative effects of societal stigma over the life course. Method…
Structural re-examination and cross-cultural validation of the Attitudes Towards Older Adults Using Technology (Atoaut) scale
Digital ageism, conceptualized as implicit or explicit stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against older adults in relation to digital technologies, has gained attention in recent years alongside vast technological developments. Nevertheless, there is currently a lack of strong psychometric support for measuring (digital) ageism and limited cross-cultural validation in this field. This study evaluates the psychometric properties and valid…
Parenthood Status and Internalized Homophobia Among LGBTQ Individuals Aged 50
This study compared LGBTQ individuals aged 50+ with and without children in relation to two aspects of relationships with family of origin: acceptance of sexual orientation and emotional closeness, and examined their potential role in the association between parenthood status and internalized homophobia. Data were collected from 472 LGBTQ adults aged 50+ from Israel, using an online questionnaire. The questionnaires assessed the family of origin …
Psychology (15 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Developmental psychology (8 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (5 works) · Sociology (5 works)