THE FEELING OF LONELINESS AS A PREDOMINANT EMOTIONAL STATE AMONG WOMEN WHOSE PARTNERS ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive study of the feeling of loneliness as a dominant emotional state among women whose partners are serving in the military under conditions of prolonged stress and uncertainty. It is argued that the conditions of prolonged enforced separation and heightened psychological and emotional strain contribute to the development of a persistent negative emotional background. 

It has been established that loneliness in this context is not so much objective as it is subjective and psychological in nature, manifesting as a sense of a lack of emotional closeness, support and meaningful interpersonal relationships. It has been demonstrated that this state is closely linked to indicators of anxiety and depressive symptoms, performing a systemic function within the structure of psychological distress.

A statistically significant positive correlation was found between the level of loneliness and the intensity of anxiety and depression, indicating an increase in psychological distress as the sense of loneliness increases. At the same time, an inverse relationship was found between loneliness and the level of perceived social support, confirming its compensatory role in reducing negative psycho-emotional experiences and increasing stress resilience.

It is emphasised that even in the presence of social support, loneliness may remain at a high level of intensity, due to the limitation of direct emotional contact with a partner. The results obtained allow loneliness to be considered a key factor determining the nature of psycho-emotional responses, behavioural strategies and adaptive capabilities of women in the specified conditions.

The authors emphasise the importance of implementing systematic psychological support aimed at reducing loneliness, developing effective emotional regulation strategies, and strengthening social support as a vital resource for mental well-being.