Stress and resilience of Ukrainian employees during the Russian-Ukrainian war
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Date
2024
Authors
Morozova, Olga
Trimpop, Rüdiger
Chernobrovkin, Volodymyr
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Asanger Verlag
Abstract
Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain psychological wellbeing in the face of challenging circumstances, has become a topic of growing importance in the context of prolonged conflicts and crises. The Russian-Ukrainian war has inflicted a multitude of internal and external predicaments upon the Ukrainian population, including the nation's workforce. In such an environment, understanding the resilience level of Ukrainian employees and their coping mechanisms is not only academically significant but also holds practical implications for the well-being and productivity of Ukrainian population. In this context, the well-established Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), developed by Connor and Davidson (2003), becomes a corresponding instrument for assessing individual resilience, offering potential insights into the resilience level of Ukrainian employees during the ongoing conflict. The impact of war extends beyond the battlefield, profoundly influencing working conditions and the broader work environment. Scholars such as Hobfoll (2001) have emphasized the importance of considering the ecological context when studying the effects of stressors, particularly in times of conflict. Therefore, a comprehensive examination of the working environment is essential in understanding how war circumstances have affected Ukrainian employees. Moreover, the influence of the ongoing conflict on individuals' well-being and the workplace cannot be fully assessed without evaluating the support mechanisms provided by organizations. Masten (2014) has stressed the significance of social support in fostering resilience. Therefore, an evaluation of organizations' financial assistance, psychological support initiatives, and special programs aimed at mitigating the stressors resulting from the war becomes integral to this inquiry. This study aims to contribute systematically by assessing resilience level, exploring the war's impact on the working environment, evaluating organizational support, and analyzing coping mechanisms, fostering resilience for both individuals and the nation's recovery.
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Russian-Ukrainian war, Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), resilience, working environment, stress, workshop materials
Citation
Morozova O. Stress and resilience of Ukrainian employees during the Russian-Ukrainian war / Olga Morozova, Rüdiger Trimpop, Volodymyr Chernobrovkin // 23. Workshop "Psychologie, der Arbeitssicherheit und Gesundheit". Gesundheitsförderliche Arbeit = attraktive Arbeit? Arbeitsgestaltung in Zeiten des Fachkräftemangels/ Jan Dettmers, Anita Tisch und Rüdiger Trimpop (Hrsg.). - Kröning : Asanger Verlag, 2024. - S. 435-438.