Iuliia Pavlova
Fellow 2024/2025
Medicine/Public Health
Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture, Ivan Boberskyj Lviv State University of Physical Culture
Volkswagen Stiftung
pavlova.j.o@gmail.com
Bio
Professor (2020), Doctor of Science in Physical Education and Sports (2017), Senior Researcher (2013), Ph.D. in Biology (2008). Member of the Scientific Council for the defence of Dissertations (sports, physical education, rehabilitation). Official expert and reviewer of works for the degree of Candidate/Doctor of Sciences. Expert in National Research Foundation. Member of the scientific and methodical commission of the higher education sector of the Scientific and Methodological Council of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Honored in 2021 with Gratitude from the Prime Minister of Ukraine for significant contribution to the development of education and science in Ukraine. In 2019 received the Regional scholarship for the most talented young scientists; in 2018 was honored with the Registered Scholarship of the Supreme Council of Ukraine for the most talented Young Scientists; in 2016–2017, 2021–2022 was a recipient of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Scholarship for Young Scientists. Primary fields of interest: quality of life, human health, health-related quality of life, physical activity, physical education, pro-health attitudes, anxiety, mental health and resilience during military conflict, the impact of COVID-19 on well-being, physical literacy, physical education for children with ASD, croc-culture adaptation and validation of instruments.
Children and Youth Resilience during Russia-Ukraine War
The project investigates the experiences of children and young people in Ukraine during the Russian-Ukrainian war, aiming to identify factors that foster resilience and highlight vulnerable groups requiring additional support. The study adopts a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating elements of positive psychology to examine hope, optimism, and coping mechanisms. While emphasizing positive adaptation, it also considers trauma as a potential catalyst for personal growth.
A mixed-methods design is employed to analyze war-related experiences and the role of protective factors at various levels, including family and community. A conceptual model is tested to explore the relationships between trauma, injustice, coping skills, and resilience. Data collection involves 500 participants aged 12 to 25, who will complete surveys covering demographics, war experiences, trauma, and psychological well-being. Analytical methods include descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and machine learning, with Structural Equation Modelling used to validate resilience-building frameworks.
The project's findings will inform policies and practices supporting young people's psychological well-being and long-term recovery. The final report will be available in Ukrainian and English for broad dissemination.