SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL EXCLUSION OF ORPHANS IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL UKRAINIAN SOCIETY DURING THE WAR

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of social and psychological exclusion of orphans in the transformational society of Ukraine. In the course of the study, it was found that the socio-psychological exclusion of orphans in Ukraine is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, which is characterized by the isolation and alienation of these children from the main social, economic and cultural resources of society. The article determined that among the key factors that contribute to the social isolation of orphans is the chronic lack of funding for residential institutions, which negatively affects the standard of living of the pupils. The problems associated with the limited possibilities of obtaining proper education, professional training and life skills necessary for independent living are singled out. It is noted that residential institutions often do not provide inmates with adequate living conditions, including basic needs such as medical care and psychological support. Attention is focused on the fact that a group approach to education leads to the leveling of the child’s individuality, the formation of a feeling of loneliness and emotional deprivation, which complicates further social and psychological integration. It is emphasized that orphans, leaving residential institutions, face a number of obstacles during the transition to adulthood due to the lack of an appropriate state policy of social and psychological integration.This is manifested in weak coordination between state institutions, as well as uneven access to social services in different regions of the country, especially in rural areas. Separately, the article focuses on social and psychological stereotypes and stigmatization of orphans, which complicates their acceptance by society. An important problem was identified prejudices that associate boarding school inmates with criminal behavior, which subsequently limits their opportunities in the labor market and in socio-psychological relations. Further research should be aimed at developing effective models of socio-psychological integration of orphans that take into account their individual psychological needs and characteristics, as well as at improving the state policy of supporting this vulnerable group.