Adaptation of Forced Ukrainian Migrants to New Living Conditions in Switzerland During the War
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article pays special attention to migration, an extreme process accompanied by the struggle with new life circumstances and challenges, which is complicated by socio-cultural changes, communication difficulties, financial problems, fear for the future, which leads to stress, increased anxiety and worry, and the development of depressive states. The article presents the results of a study of the adaptation of forced Ukrainian migrants who arrived in Switzerland in 2022–2023. The main aspects of adaptation to new conditions are considered: language acquisition and understanding, restoration of confidence, prospects for life in a new place, self-identification with Swiss society. Particular attention is paid to the category of forced Ukrainian migrants — ‘conservatives’ who have a great longing for home, cannot adapt and accept the realities, traditions, laws and rules of this country. The authors offer recommendations for psychologists working with Ukrainian migrants abroad.
Authors: Tetiana Hura, Tetiana Artiukh
Language: English
Topic: Migration, Health and Trauma
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409364657