SOFT SKILLS AS A FACTOR OF SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS AND EMIGRANTS

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to analyze the role of soft skills in the process of socio-psychological adaptation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and Ukrainian emigrants. The modern world is marked by global crises, wars and mass migration processes. After the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of Ukrainians became internally displaced persons (IDPs), and a significant part was forced to leave the country. The resettlement situation is accompanied not only by material, but also by serious psychological difficulties: the loss of social roles, familiar surroundings, work, professional identity. In such conditions, the decisive factor in adaptation becomes soft skills – the ability to communicate, manage emotions, work in a team, be flexible and open to change. If “hard skills” (professional competencies) may lose their relevance due to differences in legislation or certification, then “soft skills” remain universal tools for integration into a new environment. The analysis shows that among all soft skills, the most significant for Ukrainian migrants are emotional intelligence, adaptability, intercultural competence and trainability. It is these skills that have the greatest impact on the speed of integration, the level of psychological well-being and the possibility of resuming professional activity. - Soft skills are a key factor in the successful socio-psychological adaptation of IDPs and emigrants. - Emotional intelligence, adaptability, intercultural competence and trainability have the greatest impact. - The development of flexible skills should become a component of integration programs for Ukrainian migrants. - The prospect of further research is to study the role of soft skills in the professional self-realization of Ukrainians abroad, as well as the development of educational courses for their development.