Ihor Sergienko
graduate Student. National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine.
DOI - https://doi.org/10.52363/dcpp-2024.2.5
Keywords: maladjustment, occupation, war, psychosocial factors, employees of the State Emergency Service, moral and psychological climate.
The study focuses on the employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine who were directly under occupation in the exclusion zone and the zone of unconditional (mandatory) resettlement of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.
The main focus of the study is to examine the factors of psychosocial maladjustment among employees who performed their duties under occupation, risking their lives. The study sample consisted of 73 employees who were selected based on their experience.
The study showed that the most significant negative factor for employees was the lack of opportunity to be with their families and relatives (49.3%). Information isolation and lack of access to information about the events in the country also significantly affected their psycho-emotional state, causing fear and hopelessness. In addition, the constant threat to their lives caused a high level of stress and emotional exhaustion. It turns out that the lack of necessary resources for living and performing their duties, although acknowledged, was not as critical as other factors. At the same time, 68.4% of employees said that the team is more united by a common goal, which highlights that common challenges can strengthen the team and improve morale. A common goal can unite people, helping them to focus on important tasks and support each other, which is especially important in stressful situations.
Psychological support for professional activities in the context of war is critical to supporting employees. It is important to study the traumatic experiences faced by these workers in order to develop effective strategies
Psychological support for professional activities in the context of war is critical to supporting employees. It is important to study the traumatic experiences faced by these workers in order to develop effective strategies to help them. It is also important to consider social isolation, as during a military conflict, State Emergency Service employees are often separated from their families and loved ones. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and alienation, and a loss of social support.