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Coping and Resilience Strategies among Ukraine War Refugees
Lluis Oviedo1, Berenika Seryczyńska2, Josefa Torralba3
1Faculty of Theology, Pontifical University Antonianum, 00185 Rome, Italy.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 27, 2022
Summary
Ukrainian refugees utilize diverse coping mechanisms for resilience amidst war. Maintaining social connections and cultivating inner life significantly enhance psychological well-being and aid recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Humanitarian Studies
Background:
- The war in Ukraine has caused a significant humanitarian crisis, displacing millions.
- This crisis presents a unique opportunity to study human resilience in extreme circumstances.
- Research focuses on the experiences and coping strategies of refugees fleeing conflict.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the circumstances, mental states, and coping mechanisms of refugees.
- To identify key factors contributing to resilience in individuals displaced by war.
- To document the human condition under duress.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 94 refugees.
- Exploration of traumatic experiences and coping strategies.
Main Results:
- Refugees employ a variety of coping and resilience strategies.
- Maintaining contact with loved ones and receiving support from helpers/hosts are crucial.
- Pre-existing inner life or prayer practices act as psychological resources for resilience.
Conclusions:
- Social networking and support from hosts are vital for refugee resilience.
- Cultivating an inner life is a key factor in enhancing psychological resilience.
- Interventions should consider both social support and individual psychological resources.
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