Psychological adaptation issues among Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons during the Russian-Ukrainian war: causes and consequences

Journal title SOCIOLOGIA E RICERCA SOCIALE
Author/s Yulia Krasilova, Alina Proskurnia, Oleksandr Vakulenko, Svitlana Vaskivska, Serhii Zhadanov
Publishing Year 2024 Issue 2024/133
Language English Pages 17 P. 117-133 File size 223 KB
DOI 10.3280/SR2024-133006
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The current article investigates the psychological and social challenges that displaced people face in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The authors focus on the consequences of traumatic experiences, language situations, and the correlation between migrants’ aggression and loneliness. The comparative study was concentrated on Ukrainians who relocated to other countries, including Po- land, Germany, and Canada, as well as those who had been internally displaced to Kyiv. The findings indicate a high level of aggression, particularly among men, associated with circumstances and a sense of loss. The factors that con- tribute to adaptation difficulties for Ukrainian forced migrants and immigrants were identified, and it was outlined how the absence of group support and social integration can exacerbate adaptation problems. The article’s overall conclusion emphasises the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of dis- placed individuals’ adaptation in order to overcome challenges and form a positive image of a country.

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Yulia Krasilova, Alina Proskurnia, Oleksandr Vakulenko, Svitlana Vaskivska, Serhii Zhadanov, Psychological adaptation issues among Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons during the Russian-Ukrainian war: causes and consequences in "SOCIOLOGIA E RICERCA SOCIALE " 133/2024, pp 117-133, DOI: 10.3280/SR2024-133006