Keywords
Resilience
Affect
Refugees
Ukrainian conflict Apoyo social
Resiliencia
Afecto
Refugiados
Conflicto en Ucrania
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Abstract
Background: This study investigates the impact of social support on resilience and affect among Ukrainian individuals
affected by war (non-displaced persons and refugees), one year after the onset of the conflict. Method: A total of
344 participants were recruited and categorized into two groups: non-displaced individuals and refugees. Measures
included the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE), the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), and
the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Rigorous back-translation was conducted for the
BRCS and MSPSS to ensure solid psychometric properties. Results: Findings revealed higher levels of both positive
and negative affect in the non-displaced group compared to refugees, along with significant disparities in perceived
social support. Path modeling using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) demonstrated the
interconnections between the studied variables. It is worth noting that the ‘family’ subscale of the MSPSS emerged as
the most influential predictor of affect. Conclusions: Social support demonstrated an effect on resilience and affect.
Resilience was identified as a dynamic and potentially mediating factor. This underscores the importance of social
support networks, particularly familial support, in promoting well-being among populations affected by conflict.
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