RESILIENCE OF RUSSIAN-SPEAKING MIGRANTS IN THE CONTEXT OF LENGTH OF STAY ABROAD
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Abstract
Introduction: migration is a significant stress factor that affects psychological well-being. Despite the relevance of the topic, the impact of length of stay abroad on migrants’ resilience has not been sufficiently studied. The aim is to compare the level of resilience between emigrants and residents of their home country depending on the length of time spent abroad. Materials and Methods: the empirical base included 177 respondents, of whom 132 lived abroad and 45 resided in their home country. Data were collected through an online survey using a standardized questionnaire assessing individual, family, and contextual components of resilience. Statistical analysis employed the Mann–Whitney U-test and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Results: the analysis revealed that overall resilience levels were higher among participants residing in their home country. The most significant differences were found in the scales of “Culture” and “Spiritual context,” where migrants scored considerably lower. At the same time, individual and family resilience resources did not differ significantly between the groups. Correlation analysis showed no statistically significant relationship between the length of migration and resilience levels, although weak positive tendencies were observed on some scales. Conclusion: the findings confirm that resilience is determined not by the length of stay abroad but by the quality of the social environment and access to cultural and spiritual resources. Future research should focus on expanding longitudinal and cross-cultural studies as well as developing psychosocial support programs for migrants aimed at strengthening identity and social connections.
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