| Title: | Spopadanje z izzivi: raziskovanje strategij soočanja in odpornosti med ukrajinskimi vojnimi begunci v Sloveniji |
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| Authors: | ID Tolmacheva, Maryna (Author)
ID Oravecz, Robert (Mentor) More about this mentor... 
ID Mikulan, Janja (Comentor) |
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| Files: |  12204$$zakljucno_delo.pdf (3,18 MB)
MD5: 7AD28FB3C8FBE3DC911D8FC9EE470879
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Master's thesis/paper |
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| Organization: | FUDS - School of advanced social studies
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| Abstract: | Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes. Some sought refuge in Slovenia, where this study investigates their psychosocial challenges, coping strategies, and subjective mental health. Based on qualitative interviews with 16 participants, the research provides insight into the lived experiences of displaced Ukrainians. In parallel, the study critically examines the broader concept of "Ukrainian resilience," questioning whether it represents genuine adaptive capacity or functions as a rhetorical device that shifts responsibility from structural support to individual perseverance.
Consistent with findings across Europe and in Slovenia, the results reveal complex psychosocial challenges, including war-related distress, post-migration stressors, and structural barriers related to employment, housing, and healthcare. Participants employed a range of coping strategies, with emotion-focused approaches (e.g., social support, acceptance, distraction) more common than problem-focused ones. While many demonstrated resilience, instances of maladaptive coping (e.g., avoidance) suggest resource depletion and chronic stress, reinforcing the need for targeted psychosocial support. Mental health concerns were widespread, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatic distress, often exacerbated by limited access to formal care. The findings are interpreted through established theoretical frameworks, including Lazarus and Folkman’s transactional model and Hobfoll’s conservation of resources theory. These emphasize the dynamic interaction between individual resources and environmental demands. Aligning with Miller and Rasmussen’s work, the study confirms that forced displacement experience and adaptation are shaped by both pre- and post-migration factors.
Ultimately, the study argues for a nuanced, context-sensitive understanding of resilience and calls for systemic, integrative policies that move beyond individualistic narratives. It offers practical insights for mental health professionals, policymakers, and those implementing integration programs committed to supporting displaced populations in sustainable and inclusive ways. |
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| Keywords: | Ukrainian refugees in Slovenia, resilience, psychosocial challenges, coping, mental health |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/ReVIS-12429 |
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| Publication date in ReVIS: | 15.10.2025 |
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| Views: | 159 |
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