The Family Situation of Ukrainian Female Forced Migrants in Poland
The Family Situation of Ukrainian Female Forced Migrants in Poland

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the results of an analysis of the family situation of Ukrainian female forced migrants in Poland. The study focuses on the status and dynamics of the family situation of Ukrainian women who have been granted temporary residence in Poland due to the war in Ukraine. The article examines the changes that have taken place in marital and family relationships, between parents and children, and in other family members' dynamics. The qualitative research methodology used in the study, including in-depth interviews with Ukrainian female forced migrants in Poland (65 interviews), psychologists, volunteers, and activists with various migration experiences (19 interviews), as well as focus group interviews (2 groups), aimed to achieve a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The study explores various aspects of the family dynamics of Ukrainian women displaced by the war. Analysis of this data reveals the conditions and challenges faced by Ukrainian forced migrants in Poland, as well as the changes in their family relationships. This has enabled identification of factors contributing to change in the family lives of migrant women, such as loss of contact with family in Ukraine, being unable to meet one's family's needs, the challenges of raising children in a new environment, difficulties in interacting with other family members, and more. The study sheds light on important aspects of the lives of Ukrainian forced migrant women and their families in the context of forced migration. Overall,the qualitative research conducted here provides valuable insights into the impact of forced migration on Ukrainian women and their families, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the complex challenges faced by these women and can inform the development of support programmes and interventions tailored to their specific needs.

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