Superhero in a skirt: Psychological resilience of Ukrainian refugee women in Poland. A thematic analysis

IF 5.3 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijchp.2024.100506

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Abstract

This study delves into the diverse experiences of Ukrainian refugee women in Poland amid the ongoing Russian war, employing a community-based participatory action research approach in collaboration with a Polish foundation aiding Ukrainian war refugees. With the practical aim of formulating recommendations for the third sector assisting refugees, 33 semi-structured interviews (M = 40.29; SD = 11.41) were conducted between December 2022 and February 2023, seeking to understand and identify factors building and hindering psychological resilience. Our study unveiled the complexity and diversity of refugees' situations, revealing various coping strategies and distinct resources coexisting with psychological distress. Despite this diversity, certain common and often unmet needs (stability and safety, basic needs) were identified. The study also highlights refugees' agency, the need to prioritize current needs. The findings emphasize the significance of natural social support and varied coping strategies for fostering psychological resilience. Ongoing research is recommended to track the evolving well-being of Ukrainian refugee women in post-2022 Poland.

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穿裙子的超级英雄：在波兰的乌克兰难民妇女的心理复原力。专题分析

本研究采用基于社区的参与式行动研究方法，与波兰一家援助乌克兰战争难民的基金会合作，深入探讨了俄罗斯战争持续期间波兰境内乌克兰难民妇女的各种经历。为了给援助难民的第三部门提出建议，我们在 2022 年 12 月至 2023 年 2 月期间进行了 33 次半结构式访谈（中=40.29；标清=11.41），试图了解并确定增强和阻碍心理复原力的因素。我们的研究揭示了难民处境的复杂性和多样性，揭示了与心理困扰共存的各种应对策略和独特资源。尽管存在这种多样性，但我们还是发现了某些共同的、经常得不到满足的需求（稳定和安全、基本需求）。研究还强调了难民的能动性以及优先满足当前需求的必要性。研究结果强调了自然社会支持和各种应对策略对培养心理复原力的重要性。建议持续开展研究，跟踪 2022 年后波兰乌克兰难民妇女不断变化的福祉。

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International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

CiteScore

10.70

自引率

5.70%

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审稿时长

33 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology is dedicated to publishing manuscripts with a strong emphasis on both basic and applied research, encompassing experimental, clinical, and theoretical contributions that advance the fields of Clinical and Health Psychology. With a focus on four core domains—clinical psychology and psychotherapy, psychopathology, health psychology, and clinical neurosciences—the IJCHP seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for scholarly discourse and innovation. The journal accepts Original Articles (empirical studies) and Review Articles. Manuscripts submitted to IJCHP should be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All signing authors must unanimously agree on the submitted version of the manuscript. By submitting their work, authors agree to transfer their copyrights to the Journal for the duration of the editorial process.