The Bulletin of National Defence University of Ukraine

  • Received 15.06.2025,
  • Revised 02.11.2025,
  • Accepted 27.11.2025
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Vol. 20, No. 6, 2025
  • psychological resilience; adaptability; psycho-emotional state; combat stress; recovery resources
  • https://doi.org/10.33099/2617-6858-25-20-6-29-36
  • Pages 29-36

The full-scale war launched by Russia in February 2022 has highlighted the need for military medics who are able to adapt quickly to extreme conditions, master new skills, maintain resilience and effective teamwork under conditions of high physical and psychological stress. However, their activities remain understudied, which determines the relevance of the chosen topic. The aim of the study was to determine the role of resilience as a psychophysiological factor in the professional resilience of military medics in combat conditions, to identify the mechanisms of its manifestation, and to reveal the connection between personal resilience and the ability to maintain professional functionality. The problem of resilience as psychological stability and flexibility of personality, which allows one to maintain a positive attitude, supports adaptability and the ability to function in the most unfavourable conditions, was analysed. In an empirical study, taking into account the specifics of the work of military medical personnel, individual interviews were conducted and the following methods were used: the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, a combat stress questionnaire, and professional vitality questionnaires. Analysis of the correlations revealed psychological patterns in the manifestation of resilience and professional resilience. The results showed that 81% of the military medics studied had a fairly high level of resilience and 19% had an average level of resilience, with an average level of combat stress response of 69%, which may temporarily affect their full capacity to perform their duties. However, overall professional resilience remained at high (50%) and medium (38%) levels. This confirmed the formation of resilience as an acquired quality in conditions of combat stress, which increases the professional capacity of medics and expands their potential as specialists. Based on the results of the study, recommendations were outlined for strengthening psychological protection – both as a self-help strategy for individuals and as supportive practices for the team. The practical and theoretical value of the work lies in deepening the understanding of resilience as a key factor in maintaining psychological and professional vitality in conditions of war-related stress, as well as in providing information for the development of effective psychological support programmes for medical personnel in combat zones

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