Coping strategies as a factor in stress resistance of military and civilians in war conditions

Introduction. The war in Ukraine has become an extreme challenge for the mental health of both military personnel and the civilian population. Under these circumstances, stress resistance becomes particularly important, which is closely related to the use of effective coping strategies. The analysis of such strategies allows for a deeper understanding of the psychological mechanisms of stress management and adapting to crisis situations. Aim. To carry out a theoretical analysis of the main approaches to understanding coping strategies as a stress resistance factor. Methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization and systematization of scientific findings on the psychology of stress, stress coping and stress resistance. Results. The article examined the essence of coping strategies, their adaptive and maladaptive nature, relationship with stress resistance as well as their role in regulating behavior under conditions of prolonged stress. A comparative analysis of coping reactions in military personnel and civilians was carried out with a focus on their effectiveness in wartime conditions. Conclusions. Psychological coping strategies are a key resource for the formation and maintenance of stress resistance and they have their distinctive features in the context of military experience and civilian life during war.