THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL
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https://doi.org/10.33405/2078-7480/2025/2/93/339380Keywords:
stress, resilience, psychological stability, psychological flexibility, military personnel, post-traumatic stressAbstract
The article outlines the theoretical foundations of psychological resilience of servicemen, which is interpreted as a process of positive adaptation after traumatic events that pose a threat to human health or life. The main external factors and personality traits that affect psychological resilience are identified.
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