Psychological well-being of children with special educational needs under martial law

Abstract

Purpose is to examine psychological features of the impact of military actions on the emotional-volitional sphere of children with special educational needs; obtain scientific facts which will allow developing a system of support for parents and professionals working with such children. Two significant correlations were established: psychological well-being (PWB) with emotional state and mood (ES&M) (rs=-.289; р≤.01) and with the measurement “unchangeable” (U) (rs=.084; р≤.05). The study explains that significant differences in the emotional-volitional sphere have a negative effect on children’s psychological well-being. The second correlation signalizes the protection of children with special educational needs from psychological traumatic experience and creation of a favorable inclusive space. The research substantiates that psychological aid for sufferers of the war aggression is a permanent resource support, that can be provided for a long time. It has its favorable period and is capable of preventing serious complications.