J 2024

The moderating effect of perceived hope in the relationship between anxiety and posttraumatic growth during the Russian-Ukrainian war

SLEZÁČKOVÁ, Alena, Tatiana MALATINCOVÁ, Katarína MILLOVÁ, Miroslav SVĚTLÁK, Andreas KRAFFT et. al.

Basic information

Original name

The moderating effect of perceived hope in the relationship between anxiety and posttraumatic growth during the Russian-Ukrainian war

Authors

SLEZÁČKOVÁ, Alena (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Tatiana MALATINCOVÁ (703 Slovakia, belonging to the institution), Katarína MILLOVÁ (703 Slovakia), Miroslav SVĚTLÁK (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Andreas KRAFFT

Edition

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, LAUSANNE, FRONTIERS MEDIA SA, 2024, 1664-1078

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50101 Psychology

Country of publisher

Switzerland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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Impact factor

Impact factor: 3.800 in 2022

Organization unit

Faculty of Medicine

DOI

UT WoS

001290942300001

Keywords in English

Perceived hope; posttraumatic growth; anxiety; Russian-Ukrainian war; mental health; psychological well-being

Tags

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 22/8/2024 09:16, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová

Abstract

V originále

Introduction: This study examines the relationships between perceived hope, posttraumatic growth, well-being, anxiety, and perceived threat of the Russian-Ukrainian War (RUW) in the Czech adult population. Drawing on the evidence of posttraumatic growth (PTG) amidst crisis, we hypothesized that perceived hope moderates the effects of perceived threat of war and anxiety on PTG. Methods: Data were obtained from 1,000 Czech respondents via an online questionnaire ten months post-invasion. The form included measures of posttraumatic growth, perceived hope, well-being, anxiety and depression, and perceived threat of war. Results: Our findings reveal that perceived hope acted as a moderator enhancing the positive effects of perceived threat and anxiety on PTG. However, perceived hope did not significantly moderate the direct effects of perceived threats and anxiety on well-being. Discussion: This study highlights the significant role of hope amidst adversity and underscores its potential as a target for interventions aiming to foster PTG in populations who navigate traumatic experiences. Furthermore, it advocates for continued exploration of the factors interacting to enhance well-being and facilitate PTG in affected communities.