The article is devoted to analysing the key role of family environment and social support in the psychological recovery of combatants. Against the backdrop of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, the issue of effective reintegration of veterans is particularly relevant, as they often face post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and difficulties in social adaptation. The study is based on the integration of psychological and social aspects, demonstrating the multi-level nature of support, where the family acts as a basic resource and social institutions as a condition for long-term stabilisation. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the combination of analysis of Ukrainian and foreign practices, which allows for a comprehensive understanding of the process of readaptation in modern Ukraine. The study uses a comprehensive approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods. It uses questionnaires for combatants using standardised scales (PCL-5 for assessing PTSD symptoms and MSPSS for assessing social support), as well as in-depth interviews with veterans and their families to obtain qualitative data. The results were processed using the SPSS Statistics 26 statistical package. Empirical data confirmed the hypothesis about the critical importance of family support. The results showed that veterans who reported high levels of emotional support from their families had 22% lower rates of post-traumatic symptoms, and their adaptation period was 1.8 times shorter. Additionally, it was found that social support outside the family (veteran organisations, mutual aid groups) creates a sense of security and increases motivation for social integration. At the same time, regional disparities in access to psychological support services were identified, highlighting the importance of informal connections in rural areas. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the findings to develop and improve psychological assistance and social reintegration programmes for veterans. The results can serve as a basis for creating an integrated support model that combines state, community and family resources to ensure the full return of veterans to peaceful life. Despite certain limitations related to the sample and cross-sectional nature of the study, it opens up prospects for further longitudinal observations and systematic analysis.
Stasiuk et al. (Wed,) studied this question.