Socio-Psychological Portrait of Children be Affected by a Result of Hostilities

The article is devoted to the study of psychological conditions and the degree of traumatization of children who survived the fighting. Through the prism of the living conditions of children, their social development situation, family situation, the presence and severity of the traumatic experience, two main groups have been identified: 1) adolescents from among forced migrants from the territories of the Special Military Operation; 2) adolescents who are residing in the territory of the Special Military Operation. Within each of these groups subcategories are highlighted. Each subcategory has its own characteristics, which are important to take into account for specialists interacting with and providing assistance to adolescents belonging to one of the subcategories. This article describes socio-psychological portrait of children, current needs and psychological problems that they face are described. These data will provide a better understanding of the children’s condition, help identify negative consequences in a timely manner and carry out the necessary psychocorrection and rehabilitation measures. Timely assistance will help minimize the negative effects on the child’s psyche.

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