The characteristics of interpersonal relationships and socio-psychological adaptation in individuals experiencing high-intensity and prolonged stress in a post-crisis region
DOI: 10.23951/2307-6127-2025-4-148-162
This article presents the results of a study on the characteristics of interpersonal relationships and parameters of socio-psychological adaptation in individuals experiencing high-intensity and prolonged stress, using the population of a post-crisis region as an example. The aim of the study was to examine the socio-demographic specifics of the manifestation of intense stressful experiences, the characteristics of interpersonal communication, and the processes of socio-psychological adaptation in individuals who have been in prolonged emergency situations. The main results of the study indicate that intense stressful experiences are accompanied by a decrease in adaptive capabilities of the individual and the formation of maladaptive attitudes towards oneself and the social environment. Moreover, the severity of the signs of traumatic stress can also be accompanied by a deterioration in interpersonal relationships, due to the frequent use of aggressive, suspicious, submissive, and dependent communication styles by traumatized individuals when interacting with their social environment. The results of the study indicate that the civilian population, compared to law enforcement officers, is more susceptible to developing signs of PTSD, possibly corresponding to the clinical level of PTSD. Furthermore, based on gender, in the context of traumatic experiences, women, compared to men, demonstrated a higher level of emotional discomfort and a tendency to dependency on external control.
Keywords: post-traumatic stress, social and psychological adaptation, interpersonal relationships, high-intensity stress, maladaptive behavior
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