RESILIENCE IN RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGES OF WAR

DIKOVA-FAVORSKA, Olena (2026) RESILIENCE IN RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGES OF WAR. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “FROM RESEARCH TO APPLICATION”, 18-19 November, 2026.

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Abstract

The article examined the increasing manifestations of psychological stress among educational professionals during the war. It was argued that wartime conditions created numerous challenges and threats that required individuals to mobilize personal resources for survival, effective decision-making, adaptation, and support of others. The study focused on resilience as a psychological capacity that enabled individuals to withstand, overcome, and adapt to complex, uncertain, and threatening circumstances. Drawing on the conceptualization of resilience as a multidimensional process of overcoming trauma, life disruptions, and major challenges, particular attention was given to the role of life resources in maintaining psychological stability and personal functioning. The research investigated the life resources of educators in Odesa, Ukraine through the analysis of autobiographical essays collected from 506 participants. The findings revealed the emotional states experienced by respondents during wartime and indicated a need for psychological support and corrective interventions. Work emerged as the primary resource for school administrators, whereas both work and family served as key sources of resilience for teachers. The study also identified the activation of creative forms of self-expression, including traditional crafts, artistic activities, and creative writing, as important coping mechanisms during the crisis. Furthermore, manifestations of solidarity among participants in the educational process were observed through volunteer initiatives supporting the Armed Forces, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable populations. The findings also demonstrated a strengthening of Ukrainian-centered civic and professional orientations among 186 educational professionals. Recommendations were proposed to enhance psychological support for all participants in the educational process and to strengthen resilience in wartime conditions.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited: 11 Nov 2026 12:37
Last Modified: 11 Nov 2026 12:37
URI: http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2732

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