SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF ADOLESCENTS’ RESILIENCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF WAR

Abstract

The article presents a theoretical and empirical study of the socio-psychological factors influencing the development of resilience in adolescents under martial law conditions. Resilience is viewed as a key psychological characteristic that ensures the preservation and restoration of an individual’s mental health when exposed to extreme stressors such as war. The article analyzes current scientific approaches to defining the concept of «resilience», emphasizing its multidimensional nature in the context of psychological stability, adaptive potential, and the capacity to constructively overcome crisis life situations. Particular attention is given to the age-specific features of adolescents’ psychosocial development, as this period is marked by heightened sensitivity to external influences, the active formation of personal identity, and the development of a value system. Under the crisis conditions of war, these processes undergo additional strain, necessitating scientific examination of factors that may either facilitate or hinder the development of resilience. Within the framework of the empirical research, the influence of such sociopsychological factors as family support, social environment cohesion, emotional safety, social inclusion, presence of significant adults in adolescents’ lives, and engagement in educational and civic initiatives was analyzed. The study involved adolescents from various regions of Ukraine, including areas directly affected by hostilities. The findings confirmed the importance of the social context as a factor that can either enhance or reduce manifestations of resilience in adolescence. The article provides concise practical recommendations for specialists working with adolescents in crisis conditions, including the development of self-regulation skills, support for a positive selfimage, creation of a safe environment, and strengthening of social bonds. The importance of systemic interaction among all participants in the social environment in fostering resilience is emphasized.