Refugees from Ukraine in different countries: problems of adaptation and integration (Poland, Germany, Italy, Great Britain)

Authors

Liudmyla Kryvachuk
University of the National Education Commission, Krakow
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3083-4781
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52097/acapress.9788367833158

Synopsis

The war in Ukraine, initiated by the Russian Federation on February 24, 2022, has become one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century for all of humanity, leading to both internal and external migration of Ukrainians. European countries have faced the problem of accommodating over 6 million refugees from Ukraine, which has brought about issues related to the organization of social support and the necessity to develop a new approach to social policy – both in Ukraine and in the countries hosting the refugees, primarily women with children.
The publication Refugees from Ukraine in Different Countries – Problems of Adaptation and Integration (Poland, Germany, Italy, Great Britain) presents key analyses and conclusions from a survey among Ukrainian refugees after two years of war. The survey covers various aspects, including the main priorities when choosing a country of departure, living conditions, the attitude of residents and state institutions’ employees towards Ukrainian refugees, children’s education, problems of adaptation and integration, language proficiency (in English and the host country’s language – Polish, German, Italian), as well as the mental condition and well-being of both adults and children. It also explores the plans of Ukrainian refugees.
The essential elements of the research study include identifying the problems faced by Ukrainian refugees, assessing the level of their adaptation and integration, and evaluating the extent of assistance provided by the host countries (Poland, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain). In addition to assessing the current situation, the study also considers future perspectives – such as refugees’ plans to return to Ukraine, relocate to another country, or continue integrating and residing in the host country.

Author Biography

Liudmyla Kryvachuk, University of the National Education Commission, Krakow

Dr hab. Liudmyla Kryvachuk, prof. UKEN, Doctor of Science in Public Administration, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Policy and Social Research, Institute of Journalism and International Relations, University of the National Education Commission of Krakow. Doctor of Science in Public Management (2016, Jagiellonian University, Poland), habilitation thesis: “Formation and implementation of public policy in the field of protection of childhood in Ukraine” (2014, Ukraine); Doctor of Science in Public Administration (PhD), doctoral thesis: “Implementation of public youth policy for juveniles in Ukraine (public administration aspect)” (2004, Ukraine). Previously, she was the head of the Department of Social Policy and Social Problems of the Pedagogical University of Krakow, professor of the Department of Sociology of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Head of the Department of Humanities and Social Work of the Lviv State University of Life Safety, visiting professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Social Work of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw. Research interests: public policy, social policy, international social policy, policy of child protection, social problems, social services. Author of many publications (monographs, articles), organizer and initiator of the International Summer Schools “Innovations in Social Policy”, many scientific conferences. Awarded the Award of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine for scientific achievements (2009), the Award of the Lviv Regional State Administration for scientific achievements and development of the local community (2007), the Award of the Lviv Regional Council and the Lviv Regional State Administration for famous scientists and outstanding specialists (2012), the Award of the Rector of the University of the National Education Commission of Krakow (2024).

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