Iuliia Pavlova

How does growing up in a country at war shape the lives of children and young people? In Ukraine, an entire generation is coming of age under conditions of prolonged uncertainty: repeated air alarms, disrupted education, displacement, family separation, and the chronic stress of daily life during wartime. These experiences have profound consequences for mental health, sleep, relationships with parents and peers, and the ability to study, plan, and feel hopeful about the future.

Iuliia Pavlova follows young people from different Ukrainian regions over time, combining surveys with information from parents, stress data, and data on air alarms and attacks. The study seeks to understand which young people are most at risk, which factors help them cope and recover, and what communities can do to support them. Its findings will be shared through research publications, policy briefs, and practical recommendations for education and support systems in Ukraine.