Analytical article

What Keeps Young People Happy in War Times? Exploring Life Satisfaction of University Students in Ukraine

Year:

2024

Published in:

VOX Ukraine
life satisfaction among students
conflict
Ukraine

This study examines life satisfaction of students at Kyiv universities, drawing upon a unique survey conducted by the authors in November 2023. Our analysis shows that students’ contentment with life in war times is influenced by their satisfaction with studies and perceived isolation levels. Russian full-scale invasion has led to a transition towards online modes of education and, hence, study formats significantly define students’ current levels of life satisfaction. However, our results indicate that any adverse effects stemming from exposure to the realities of war can be mitigated if universities offer on-campus psychological support services. Students who report any recent improvements in their lives, even if these improvements are arbitrarily defined, also show higher levels of life contentment.

Other publications by

47 publications found

2024
Analytical article

Why are Russia and Russians Incompatible with Democracy? An Analysis of the Historical Foundations of Russians’ Attitudes towards Authority and Democracy

Publisher: VOX Ukraine

Authors: Tamilina Larysa

2024
Working paper

The Historical Origins of Pro-Democratic Attitudes in Ukraine

Publisher: Munich Personal RePEc Archive

Authors: Tamilina Larysa

2024
Analytical article

Why do Ukraine and Ukrainians Support Democracy? An Analysis of Historical Origins of Pro-Democratic Attitudes in Ukraine

Publisher: VOX Ukraine

Authors: Tamilina Larysa

2014
Journal article

The Impact of Welfare States on the Division of Housework in the Family: A New Comprehensive Theoretical and Empirical Framework of Analysis

Publisher: Journal of Family Issues

Authors: Tamilina Larysa, Natalya Tamilina

2024
Working paper

A Psycho-Historical Analysis of Nations: The Example of Ukraine and Russia

Publisher: Munich Personal RePEc Archive

Authors: Tamilina Larysa

2024
Analytical article

Who Ends Up in a Social Bubble? Exploring Young Users’ Behavior on Social Media Platforms in Ukraine

Publisher: VOX Ukraine

Authors: Tamilina Larysa, Hryniv Dzvenyslava, Pavlo Hulko

2024
Working paper

A Psycho-Historical Analysis of Nations: The Example of Ukraine and Russia

Publisher: Munich Personal RePEc Archive

Authors: Tamilina Larysa

2022
Analytical article

What Makes Us, Ukrainians, Different From Russians? Aspirations for Freedom, Liberal Democracy, and Inclusive Society as The Primary Markers for the Ukrainian-Russian Divide!

Publisher: VOX Ukraine

Authors: Tamilina Larysa

2022
Analytical article

Філософія Війни та Вторгнення Росії в Україну: Чому Росіяни Погоджуються на Вбивство Українців

Publisher: LIGA.net

Authors: Tamilina Larysa

2022
Working paper

Political Factors as Possible Determinants behind the Sense of Identification with the Nation, State, or Society: The case of Ukraine and Russia

Publisher: Munich Personal RePEc Archive

Authors: Tamilina Larysa