THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSION OF RESILIENCE IN THE UKRAINE AND ISRAEL CONFLICTS
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSION OF RESILIENCE IN THE UKRAINE AND ISRAEL CONFLICTS

Summary/Abstract: The text explores the concept of resilience in the face of conflict,comparing Ukraine and Israel as case studies. Resilience is significantlyinfluenced by psychological factors and the ability of societies to adapt to andrecover from traumatic events. In Ukraine, national resilience was initially highdue to a surge in national unity and international support but declined over timedue to prolonged conflict, war fatigue and decreased trust in the government.Israel, on the other hand, has maintained a higher and more stable level ofresilience due to its historical experience with conflict, strong governmentalsupport, social cohesion and well-established mental health and social supportsystems.Key factors of resilience identified include trust in government, patriotism,social integration and trust in state institutions. Both countries demonstrate thatgovernment support, social cohesion and trust in institutions are crucial infostering resilience during prolonged conflicts. Israel’s continuous state ofpreparedness and effective mental health infrastructure contribute to itsconsistently higher individual resilience and morale compared to Ukraine.

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