Acquired Helplessness Syndrome in Monofunctional Systems Experiencing Multicrisis: Mechanisms Overcoming Challenges in Resilient Circular Economy

Introduction. This study examines the issue of acquired helplessness syndrome (AHS) in monofunctional socio-ecological-economic systems, which are formed due to external armed aggression. The lack of integrated solutions covering demographic, social, economic, ecological, psychological, and institutional aspects limits the effectiveness of regeneration processes, reduces territorial competitiveness, and hinders development. Aim and tasks. This study aims to develop an integrated conceptual and methodological model for overcoming AHS by combining circular economy tools, the resilience paradigm, and cognitive rehabilitation approaches. Results. The analysis revealed interrelated demographic, economic, environmental, social, institutional, and psychological determinants of AHS that form sustainable barriers and risks to the restoration and modernisation of monofunctional systems (MFS). Using expert assessment and a matrix of relationships, the weighting coefficients of the influence of key determinant groups on socio-ecological-economic regeneration and rehabilitation were quantitatively assessed. Critical barriers, threats, and risks underlying the manifestations of SPB in MFS were identified. This approach made it possible to develop practical mechanisms for stabilisation and recovery, integrated into a holistic conceptual model, to form adaptive strategies for spatial development in a multi-crisis situation. A universal algorithm for restoring the stability of the MFS is proposed, ensuring competitiveness, adaptability, and inclusive territorial development, consistent with international post-crisis recovery practices. Conclusions. The study confirmed that overcoming the AHS in monofunctional socio-ecological-economic systems requires integrating demographic, socio-ecological-economic, psychological, and institutional components into a single management system. The developed model and algorithm can serve as a universal methodological tool for the adaptation of various types of territorial entities in the future. The proposals contribute to restoring the cognitive and social activities of local communities and increasing their resilience to multidimensional threats. Prospects for further research are related to testing model solutions in various regional contexts, assessing their effectiveness, and developing digital tools to support management decisions in the regenerative development and rehabilitation of MFS.

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Economics ecology socium
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2025-09-29
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https://doi.org/10.61954/2616-7107/2025.9.3-6
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Acquired Helplessness Syndrome in Monofunctional Systems Experiencing Multicrisis: Mechanisms Overcoming Challenges in Resilient Circular Economy

Nataliia Sheludko, Вероніка Худолей, Dmytro Mykytenko, Nomeda Dobrovolskienė
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Acquired Helplessness Syndrome in Monofunctional Systems Experiencing Multicrisis: Mechanisms Overcoming Challenges in Resilient Circular Economy

Nataliia Sheludko, Вероніка Худолей, Dmytro Mykytenko, Nomeda Dobrovolskienė
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Introduction. This study examines the issue of acquired helplessness syndrome (AHS) in monofunctional socio-ecological-economic systems, which are formed due to external armed aggression. The lack of integrated solutions covering demographic, social, economic, ecological, psychological, and institutional aspects limits the effectiveness of regeneration processes, reduces territorial competitiveness, and hinders development. Aim and tasks. This study aims to develop an integrated conceptual and methodological model for overcoming AHS by combining circular economy tools, the resilience paradigm, and cognitive rehabilitation approaches. Results. The analysis revealed interrelated demographic, economic, environmental, social, institutional, and psychological determinants of AHS that form sustainable barriers and risks to the restoration and modernisation of monofunctional systems (MFS). Using expert assessment and a matrix of relationships, the weighting coefficients of the influence of key determinant groups on socio-ecological-economic regeneration and rehabilitation were quantitatively assessed. Critical barriers, threats, and risks underlying the manifestations of SPB in MFS were identified. This approach made it possible to develop practical mechanisms for stabilisation and recovery, integrated into a holistic conceptual model, to form adaptive strategies for spatial development in a multi-crisis situation. A universal algorithm for restoring the stability of the MFS is proposed, ensuring competitiveness, adaptability, and inclusive territorial development, consistent with international post-crisis recovery practices. Conclusions. The study confirmed that overcoming the AHS in monofunctional socio-ecological-economic systems requires integrating demographic, socio-ecological-economic, psychological, and institutional components into a single management system. The developed model and algorithm can serve as a universal methodological tool for the adaptation of various types of territorial entities in the future. The proposals contribute to restoring the cognitive and social activities of local communities and increasing their resilience to multidimensional threats. Prospects for further research are related to testing model solutions in various regional contexts, assessing their effectiveness, and developing digital tools to support management decisions in the regenerative development and rehabilitation of MFS.

Economics ecology sociumVol. 9(3)
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (LT), Academician Yuriy Bugay International Scientific and Technical University (UA), Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (UA)
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Mental Health Research Topics
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