PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL IN MAINTAINING THE STUDENTS’ POSITIVE ATTITUDES IN CONDITIONS OF WAR

Abstract

Based on research on the processes of accumulation of psychological capital (PsyCap) of students of Alfred Nobel University, the study explores the role of PsyCap in maintaining students’ positive attitudes amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The research focuses on how students’ location, employment status, and year of study influence their PsyCap during wartime. A survey conducted among 70 students at Alfred Nobel University in the 2023/24 academic year gathered data on these factors. Using methods such as cross-tables, ANOVA, and discriminant analysis, the study assessed the effects of external factors on PsyCap. Key findings reveal that location plays a significant role, with students who have relocated abroad showing lower levels of self-efficacy, hope, and resilience than those remaining in Ukraine. Meanwhile, employment status positively impacts self-efficacy and hope but has little influence on resilience or optimism. Additionally, students in higher years of study tend to exhibit stronger resilience and hope. The research concludes that, among all PsyCap components, hope is the most influenced by external factors like location and employment. Nevertheless, internal resources remain crucial in shaping the overall psychological resilience of students during challenging times.