Interpersonal Relationships Ecological Quality in Adults at Wartime

Abstract

The article provides a theoretical justification of ecological interpersonal relationships problem among adults in full-scale war in Ukraine context. It is shown that war, causing stress increased levels of anxiety, uncertainty, and traumatic experience accumulation, significantly affects the interpersonal interaction quality. At the same time, constructive relationships serve as an important resource for reducing psychological tension and supporting recovery after traumatic events. The aim of the article is to theoretically substantiate the ecological interpersonal relationships essence and to identify their key parameters in wartime conditions. The research methods include theoretical scientific approaches analysis, contemporary psychological concepts generalization, and ecological space structure modeling in interpersonal relationships. As a result of the study, within the ecological approach, “ecological interpersonal relationships”concept is clarified and defined as those that ensure safe emotional closeness, mutual support, mental health and subjective well-being preservation, and contribute to the relationship systems stability under prolonged stress condition. The key parameters of interpersonal relationships ecological space are identified: subjectivity (responsibility in relationships and acceptance of the other), as well as interaction characteristics such as trust, support, and nonviolent communication. A diagnostic tool for assessing ecological quality level in interpersonal space has been developed and tested. The pilot study results confirm its applicability in psychological practice, particularly in support programs for adults in wartime conditions.