Cite as (APA style): Chykhantsova, O. & Kopyl, V. (2026). Resilience and psychological well-being of Ukrainians in wartime: Associations with actual capabilities in Positive Psychotherapy. The Global Psychotherapist, 6(2), 77-90 http://doi.org/10.52982/lkj315
Abstract: The study examines the relationship between resilience, psychological well-being, and actual capabilities as personal resources within the framework of Positive Psychotherapy. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 87 Ukrainian participants residing both in Ukraine and abroad. Standardized measures of resilience, psychological well-being, and personal capacities were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and group comparisons. The results revealed a negative correlation between resilience and psychological well-being, suggesting that under wartime conditions, resilience may reflect the maintenance of functioning rather than an enhancement in subjective well-being. At the same time, resilience showed positive correlations with several actual capabilities, particularly love, hope, trust, and time, indicating their relevance for adaptive functioning. Comparative analysis demonstrated that respondents residing in Ukraine reported higher levels of thriftiness and positive relations, whereas those living abroad showed higher scores on the substance use coping dimension. These findings may highlight the context-dependent nature of resilience and underscore the importance of actual capabilities as patterns through which adaptive processes are expressed. The study contributes to a resource-oriented understanding of psychological functioning under chronic stress and has implications for the development of targeted psychological interventions.
Keywords: personal resources, resource-oriented approach, actual capabilities, coping patterns, stress adaptation, Positive Psychotherapy