PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE OF REPATRIATES: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AFTER PROLONGED MIGRATION

The article addresses the pressing issue of psychological resilience among Ukrainian repatriates in the context of their return after prolonged stays abroad. This topic gains particular significance amid the mass forced migration of Ukrainians due to military aggression and the subsequent processes of returning to their homeland. The aim of the study is to identify the key factors influencing the development of psychological resilience in repatriates and to formulate practical recommendations for overcoming the challenges of readaptation within Ukrainian society. The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods, including in-depth interviews with repatriates, surveys, psychological testing, and expert evaluations analysis. The study involved 200 participants who returned to Ukraine after living abroad for more than one year. The results revealed the primary psychological challenges faced by repatriates: reverse culture shock, difficulties in re-establishing social connections, professional disadaptation, emotional burnout, and post-traumatic stress. It was found that the level of psychological resilience directly correlates with the duration of stay abroad and the presence of a supportive social environment upon return. The practical value of the study lies in the development of a comprehensive model for the psychological support of repatriates, encompassing individual and group interventions, self-help techniques, and recommendations for social service professionals. The proposed approaches can be applied in the design of state support programs for repatriates and in the practical work of psychologists.