WAR DISTRESS AND COPING RESOURCES: PROTECTORS AND PREDICTORS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINIANS DURING AT THE SECOND YEAR OF THE FULL-SCALE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR

Ukrainian Psychological Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2 (22), С. 76 - 96

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

One of the most noticeable consequences war around world is aggravated mental health problems in civilian population, particular, prolonged stress and developing post-traumatic disorders (PTSD). Identifying factors that can increase or decrease risk PTSD among population an essential task for strategic planning sphere care. During first year Russian-Ukrainian (2022), international research teams conducted several surveys Ukraine using various methods assessing level. However, there a lack focuses on identifying reduce pathologizing circumstances resources be viewed as protectors. The article presents study predictors protectors against caused by stressors influencing adult during second full-scale war. We was based representative all-Ukrainian sample (N=2767) performed October 2023. applied regression analysis with different models, where dependent variable index (intrusion criterion from PCL-C), independent variables were cumulated uncertainty, general distress its types, personal (value structures, optimistic attitudes, ways relaxation). strongest anxious depressive types distress, protector attitudes. Cognitive components, particular negative thoughts predictors, studied. see perspectives studying reflective processes relates to depending experience disciplined scientific thinking. propose consider outcomes perspective psychological education organizing within system through media.

Язык: Английский

Harbingers of hope: Scientists and the pursuit of world peace

Clinical Psychology in Europe, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 5(4)

Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2023

The ongoing wars in many regions—such as the conflict between Israel and Hamas—as well effects of war on communities, social services, mental health are covered this special editorial. This article emphasizes need for international efforts to promote peace, offer humanitarian aid, address challenges faced by individuals communities affected violence.

Язык: Английский