Publications by authors named "Marta Boczkowska"
This study delves into the diverse experiences of Ukrainian refugee women in Poland amid the ongoing Russian war, employing a community-based participatory action research approach in collaboration with a Polish foundation aiding Ukrainian war refugees. With the practical aim of formulating recommendations for the third sector assisting refugees, 33 semi-structured interviews ( = 40.29; = 11.
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- This study analyzed the psychological effects of the ongoing war in Ukraine on 1,245 adult Poles, collecting data in early February and August 2022.
- Findings revealed that a heightened sense of danger from the war led to increased psychological distress and decreased emotional well-being six months after the invasion, while a strong belief in the effectiveness of government and personal control helped reduce these negative effects.
- The research underscores that wars impact mental health beyond their borders and highlights the importance of personal and collective resilience in coping with crises.