ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ СПРИЙНЯТТЯ І ПОДОЛАННЯ СТРЕСОВИХ СИТУАЦІЙ ЧЛЕНАМИ РОДИН ВІЙСЬКОВИХ

This paper examines the psychological characteristics of perception and coping with stressful situations among family members of military personnel during hostilities in Ukraine. Scientific approaches to defining the nature of stress, its perception, and methods for overcoming stressful situations are explored. The empirical study involved 37 respondents — wives, parents, and other relatives of servicemen — and utilized the following instruments: the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS), the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Findings indicate that most participants experience a moderate level of stress and predominantly use constructive (problem-oriented) coping strategies; however, a significant proportion display elevated anxiety and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Psychological reactions of parents of servicemen are identified as a high‐risk subgroup. Recommendations are proposed for targeted psychological support for military families.