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Resilience and Adaptation Among Ukrainians Across Two Cross-Sectional Measurements Amid Prolonged Conflict
Shaul Kimhi1,2, Mykola Nazarov1,3, Hadas Marciano2,4
1ResWell Research Collaboration, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Journal of Community Psychology
|June 26, 2026
Summary
The prolonged Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to decreased resilience and hope among the population. Government support is crucial for societal resilience, while perceived threats increase posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Conflict Studies
Background:
- The Russian invasion of Ukraine evolved into a protracted war of attrition.
- Assessing the psychological impact of prolonged conflict on population resilience and coping is critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of sustained warfare on individual, community, and societal resilience.
- To identify key factors influencing resilience and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over time.
Main Methods:
- Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted with large, independent samples in July 2022 and November 2023.
- Quantitative questionnaires assessed resilience, hope, sense of danger, perceived threats, and PTSD symptoms.
Main Results:
- A significant decline in all measured variables (resilience, hope, etc.) was observed between the two assessment periods.
- Government support strongly correlated with societal resilience; community resilience with individual resilience.
- Perceived threats were the primary predictor of PTSD symptoms, which significantly decreased in the second sample.
Conclusions:
- The study suggests a 'routinization' of the emergency, leading to acceptance of war as normalcy but a decline in hope.
- Bolstering resilience requires social support, enhanced morale, and increased government trust and support.
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