Jun 2026· Scientific Studios on Social and Political Psychology· Vol 32, pp. 53-62· 0 citations
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The Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has exacerbated the challenge not only of physical survival but also of maintaining mental health and strengthening the psychological resilience of the population. Cyberspace, having become one of the main channels for obtaining information, has simultaneously increased the risks of media trauma and infodemic, necessitating new mechanisms of psychological self-protection. This study aimed to analyse the dynamics of shifts in value orientations regarding well-being in the context of the digitalisation of Ukrainian society during wartime, and to provide a theoretical justification and empirical verification of the “Model of Subjective Regulation of Well-Being” as a response to the challenges of the contemporary Ukrainian cyberspace. The study employed a comprehensive approach involving the analysis of secondary data (World Happiness Report), big data from search queries (Google BigQuery 2022-2025), media headlines (Istio) and empirical methods (K. Riff scale, BASIC Ph, PERMA-Profiler). The study covered approximately 5,000 people, including educators in frontline areas, and was conducted in two stages: a mass survey (N = 4,843) and an in-depth analysis of eudaimonic well-being (N = 300). It was found that university lecturers and school teachers demonstrated high scores for “Environmental Mastery” and “Purpose in Life” – 80%, whilst the overall level of well-being according to the PERMA-Profiler was 7.8/10. It has been shown that traditional models of wellbeing are transformed into an active eudaimonic strategy of life-making. The evolution of the population’s coping strategies has been identified: from shock adaptation to a demand for autonomy and new knowledge. The “Model of Subjective Regulation of Well-Being” was verified, in which the “axiological anchor” (Dignity and Meaning) serves as the basic stabiliser of the psyche. It was established that the professional fulfilment of educators in the frontline zone is a form of subjective resistance. The practical significance lies in the possibility of implementing the Model of Subjective Regulation of Well-Being into systems of preventive psychoeducation and psychological rehabilitation for Ukrainians, particularly educators
This article presents a comprehensive, systematic, and multidimensional theoretical and empirical analysis of the functioning of media institutions in a democratic society under the direct and prolonged influence of an existential military threat. The evolutionary trajectory of strategic communication models is examined through the example of Ukraine’s experience countering the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation during 2014–2026. It has been established that this complex evolution is characterized by a fundamental transition from a reactive, defense-oriented model (primarily aimed at refuting disinformation) to a proactive strategy of deliberately constructing a national grand narrative, a vivid and effective example of which is the large-scale information campaign “Be Brave Like Ukraine”. The study highlights key trends in the exponential growth of the influence of unregulated digital platforms and messaging apps (primarily Telegram) in a context where cognitive influence plays a key role in the hybrid component of warfare. In addition, a thorough theoretical extrapolation and an in-depth comparison were conducted with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) current doctrinal approaches to the organization of strategic communications and information operations (in accordance with the current basic standards AJP-10, AJP-10. 1 and AJP-10.3). Additionally, an expanded comparative analysis of the experience of managing the information environment during recent high-intensity armed conflicts in various geopolitical macro-regions was conducted. In particular, the State of Israel’s experience during the military operation “Iron Swords” was analyzed. Sociological tools were used to examine the relationship between the intensity of information flow consumption, the psychological state of the population, and the preservation of institutional trust in the government during periods of peak security tension. The study also examines the Republic of Turkey’s strategy during cross-border military operations, specifically the use of the geostrategic doctrine of the “Blue Homeland” as a conceptual framework for public diplomacy to articulate the state’s maritime interests and consolidate domestic consensus on security issues. The study’s findings reveal that mass communication institutions are among the fundamental and system-forming factors in global competition for cognitive dominance, facilitating the comprehensive mobilization of societal resources.
Alexey Chernobai, Alexander Kulchytskyi, D. Simanskyi· Scientific notes of the Inst...· 0 citations
This article examines the structure, mechanisms, and consequences of information aggression conducted by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in the context of full-scale war. The study conceptualizes information aggression as a complex system of influence based on the coordinated dissemination of false messages, the manipulation of public emotions, and the disruption of trust in legitimate informational institutions. Particular attention is given to the transformation of digital environments into primary channels of hostile influence, where algorithmic content distribution amplifies the spread of disinformation and deepens audience polarization. By analyzing narrative dynamics related to key wartime events, the article reveals how disinformation adapts to societal vulnerabilities and intensifies at critical moments.
The study highlights the vulnerability of users with insufficient media literacy, who unintentionally facilitate further distribution of manipulative content through engagement-based virality mechanisms. Empirical findings suggest that campaigns targeting economic insecurity, military fatigue, and distrust toward political institutions significantly affect collective emotional states while shaping public assessments of Ukraine’s resilience and international support. Based on these results, the research argues for the strategic importance of strengthening media literacy, integrating fact-checking practices into the communication ecosystem, and fostering institutional cooperation between state and civil society actors. Understanding the logic of Russian information aggression remains essential for building structural resistance and safeguarding democratic stability during the ongoing conflict.
The study employs qualitative content analysis of disinformation narratives documented in Ukrainian digital media (2022–2025). It draws on monitoring reports by the Institute of Mass Information (IMI), VoxCheck, and StopFake, combined with a systematic review of academic literature on information warfare and media trust.
Olena Kravchenko, Maryna Trehubenko· Prawo i Bezpieczeństwo· 0 citations
It is proven that a child’s "digital co-presence" with peers in Ukraine acts as an intergenerational buffer, significantly reducing maternal guilt complexes and adaptation stress, and a two-level model of constructing a "New Self" is conceptualized.
Tetyana Poverlyak, Liudmyla Lahuta· Metaverse Science, Society a...· 0 citations
In today’s world, community is no longer defined solely by geography, it’s defined by connection. In Zimbabwe the digital expansion has caused a severe public health and human crisis. Harassment in the digital era reveals a 75% of students reported having intimidating. The Zimbabwean government enacted the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] and the National Child Online Protection Policy (2026 – 2030 to protect its citizen in the digital era. Studies have highlighted the impact cyberbullying has on the victim’s mental health, self-esteem and academic performance. This paper reviews the Zimbabwe’s policy and proposes recommendations to help mitigate cyberbullying in communities. Our sense of belonging plays a huge role in mental and emotional wellbeing. That is why using community psychology principles of prevention, empowerment and ecological perspective can help build healthy communities were digital misuse is lessened.
Nozipho Mojapelo· International journal of res...· 0 citations
This article explores the role of the family in ensuring the cybersecurity of children and adolescents in the con-text of digital transformation drawing on S. Hjarvard and P. Bourdieu’s theories. The empirical basis of the study consists of in-depth interviews with parents (Saratov, 2026) supplemented by a secondary analysis of international and Russian statistical data. In the course of the study, the author revealed a significant contradic-tion between the recognition of the high severity of cyberbullying and the low level of parents’ awareness of its specific forms and prevention methods. It was established that parental behavior strategies range from permis-siveness to hidden control, which is conditioned by the volume of digital capital in the family. The work substan-tiates the need to transition from authoritarian supervision to the strategies of solidarity and improving the digi-tal literacy of adults. The research results emphasize an importance of trusting relationships as a foundation for protecting minors in the digital environment.
A. Bateeva· Теория и практика общественн...· 0 citations
The Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 spiraled into a full-scale military confrontation
between Russia and Ukraine, the aftermath of Russia’s Special Military Operation into the
Republic of Ukraine in 2022. The conflict did not ensue as an isolated incident; it was an
extension of the distrust in Russian-West European relationship that had its historical root
traced to the post WW2 period. The war between the two countries has global security
significance owing to its prospect of activating a new geopolitical military confrontation
between Ukrainian-backed American/western aligned countries and Russia and its allies on
one hand, the undermining of the essence of United Nations’ existence as the global peace
architect on the other hand, and the challenge of the world order as regards sovereignty
legitimacy of independent countries. This work examined the extent of global implications of
Russian-Ukraine prolonged conflict. The research was qualitative, deploying Conflict and
Geopolitical Strategic theory as research framework. Though Russia’s provocation into the war
could be adduced to several reasons, some of which are historical, political and security, prime
in its agenda is strategic and security concerns
Matthew T. Taiwo· International Journal of Soc...· 0 citations