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Dorota Wiśniewska-Szeplewicz1,2, Maia Stanisławska-Kubiak1,2, Mirosław Andrusiewicz3
1Department of Clinical Psychology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
Children and adolescents impacted by war exhibit diverse psychological responses, not a single profile. Tailored interventions considering age, trauma, and living situations are crucial for effective mental health support.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- War, migration, and loss create complex psychological challenges for children and adolescents.
- Understanding these challenges is vital for effective mental health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct psychological profiles in youth of Polish, Ukrainian, and displaced backgrounds.
- To analyze symptoms of depression and trauma in these diverse youth populations.
Main Methods:
- 222 participants (ages 7-21) from Poland, Ukraine, and displaced Ukrainian groups.
- Hierarchical cluster analysis using the ITQ-CA and CDI-2 for trauma and depressive symptoms.
- Comparison of clusters with sociodemographic and psychological factors.
Main Results:
- Two to three distinct psychological clusters were identified.
- Cluster 1 showed higher depression/lower PTSD; Clusters 2 & 3 showed the opposite.
- Age, war exposure, loss, living arrangements, and interests differentiated clusters; age correlated positively with PTSD severity.
Conclusions:
- Children and adolescents affected by war are not a homogeneous group psychologically.
- Individualized, culturally sensitive interventions are essential, moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Profiling symptom patterns is key for trauma-informed care and effective support.
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