THE IMPACT OF EXTREME WAR CONDITIONS ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
| Title | THE IMPACT OF EXTREME WAR CONDITIONS ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2025 |
| Authors | Dudnyk, Y |
| Journal | Problems of Psychology in the 21st Century |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Start Page | 46-52 |
| Pagination | continuous |
| Date Published | December/2025 |
| Type of Article | Original article |
| ISSN | 2029-8587 |
| Other Numbers | E-ISSN 2538-7197 |
| Keywords | extreme conditions, mental health, student age, war in Ukraine |
| Abstract | War as an extreme socio-psychological situation exerts a profound impact on mental health and personality development, particularly among young adults and university students. The aim of this study is to provide a theoretical analysis of the effects of wartime conditions on psychological well-being in early adulthood, as well as to examine psycho-emotional manifestations associated with traumatic experiences. The study outlines the key psychological consequences of war for the population, including increased anxiety, depressive states, fear for one’s life, social isolation, and related stress reactions. The concept of the student age is defined as a distinctive developmental stage characterized by significant changes in the spiritual and value-oriented spheres, the search for one’s place in the world, the formation of a personal worldview and value system, the awareness of one’s identity and uniqueness, and processes of personal and professional self-determination. Particular attention is devoted to the impact of extreme wartime conditions on students’ psycho-emotional state, which manifests in elevated stress levels, emotional burnout, a tendency toward harmful habits, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The study emphasizes the importance of theoretical reflection on these processes for understanding the mechanisms of personality formation under crisis conditions and highlights the need to develop comprehensive systems of psychological support for university students, including mental health prevention programs and interventions aimed at mitigating the negative effects of war on personal development. |
| URL | https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/search/article?articleId=4751100 |
| DOI | 10.33225/ppc/25.19.46 |
| Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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