Author(s) / Editor(s):

 Zlobina Olena Genadiivna, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Professor, Director of Social Psychology Department, Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

 email: ezlobina@ukr.net

 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2593-788X

Year: 2024

Pages: 132–150

Publication language: Ukrainian

Publisher: Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Type of Publication: chapter in edited volume

Publication Place: Kyiv

DOI: TBD

Based on monitoring data from the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine for 2024, factors contributing to people’s resilience during the war were observed. Respondents who indicated that they lacked the ability to live in new social conditions; determination in achieving their goals; initiative and independence in solving life problems were classified as having a high level of psychological resilience. Those who lack these qualities formed a group with low levels of resilience. During the destruction of the groups, it was recorded that the lowest level of resilience is observed among women and villagers, and the higher level of resilience among respondents with higher education. The role of optimism as one of the key factors in enhancing resilience has been confirmed. It was revealed that satisfaction with various aspects of life in a group with a high level of psychological resilience is higher than the average score for all positions, except for satisfaction with income.

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