Volume 2 (2017) - Bulletin of Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University. Series of Psychological Sciences

Year 2017 Volume 2

Volume 2 Archives (2017)

Welcome to Volume 2 (2017) of the Bulletin of Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University. Series of Psychological Sciences. Featuring peer-reviewed empirical investigations, methodological innovations, and theoretical syntheses across clinical psychology, neuro-cognitive functioning, and social dynamics.

15 Articles Across Issue 1 & Issue 2 (2017)

Empirical Research pp. 1–15 • Peer Reviewed

Neurocognitive Correlates of Working Memory Deficits in Adults Recovering from Major Depressive Disorder

Maksym L. Chernenko¹, Beatrice V. Vandevelde²

¹Department of Medical and Neuropsychology, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, KU Leuven, Belgium

neurocognitive deficit working memory major depressive disorder executive functioning

Abstract

Cognitive impairments, particularly deficits in working memory and executive control, frequently persist even after clinical remission from major depressive disorder (MDD), severely limiting functional recovery and occupational re-engagement. This empirical study investigates the specific neurocognitive correlates and neural efficiency patterns underlying working memory deficits in adults in partial and full clinical remission from MDD. A cross-sectional controlled research design was executed with a cohort of 120 participants (60 remitted MDD patients and 60 healthy matched controls), utilizing computerized n-back tasks, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), and high-density electroencephalography (EEG) event-related potential (ERP) recordings, specifically focusing on P300 amplitude and latency parameters. The analytical findings reveal significant impairments in verbal and spatial working memory performance among remitted MDD participants compared to healthy controls, characterized by prolonged P300 latencies and reduced central-parietal amplitudes during high cognitive load conditions. Furthermore, correlational analyses established that residual depressive symptoms and duration of illness significantly predict persistent cognitive slowing. The empirical evidence underscores the critical necessity for adjunctive cognitive remediation therapy tailored specifically to rehabilitate executive control networks in post-depressive populations. These insights contribute to clinical neuropsychology by bridging affective recovery metrics with objective electrophysiological indices of cognitive resilience.

DOI: 10.31558/2786-8745.2017.1.01

Theoretical Paper pp. 16–32 • Peer Reviewed

Existential Vacuum and Meaning-Making Processes in Post-Modern Society: A Logotherapeutic Re-Evaluation

Yevhenii O. Skrypnyk¹, Clara M. Thomsen²

¹Department of General and Practical Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Institute of Existential Psychology and Logotherapy, University of Vienna, Austria

existential vacuum meaning-making logotherapy post-modern anomie

Empirical Study pp. 33–48 • Peer Reviewed

Family Communication Patterns and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Peer Victimization in Early Adolescence

Tetiana S. Melnychenko¹, Julian P. Fournier²

¹Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Strasbourg, France

family communication emotional intelligence peer victimization early adolescence

Abstract

Peer victimization and bullying during early adolescence represent severe developmental hazards linked to long-term psychopathology, academic disengagement, and social withdrawal. This empirical study investigates the complex structural pathways through which family communication patterns (conversation orientation versus conformity orientation) and adolescent emotional intelligence predict vulnerability to peer victimization in school environments. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was administered to a representative sample of 450 secondary school students aged 11 to 14 years, utilizing the Revised Family Communication Pattern (RFCP) instrument, the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), and the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analyses revealed that high conversation orientation within families significantly predicts elevated emotional intelligence, which subsequently acts as a powerful psychological protective buffer, decreasing the risk of peer victimization. Conversely, high conformity orientation combined with emotional suppression exhibited strong positive indirect pathways to both overt and relational bullying victimization. Furthermore, mediation testing demonstrated that emotion regulation facets of emotional intelligence fully mediated the relationship between parental communication openness and adolescent resilience against peer aggression. The findings underscore the vital importance of family-school collaborative interventions aimed at fostering open emotional communication and emotional literacy to safeguard vulnerable adolescents against peer abuse.

DOI: 10.31558/2786-8745.2017.1.03

Methodological Study pp. 49–62 • Peer Reviewed

Psychometric Validation of the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) in Academic and Professional Ukrainian Samples

Dmytro V. Horobets¹, Kateryna N. Zaitseva²

¹Department of Psychology and Sociology, Donetsk National Technical University, Pokrovsk, Ukraine; ²Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine

perfectionism psychometric validation confirmatory factor analysis Frost Multidimensional Scale

Abstract

Perfectionism is a complex multidimensional personality construct with profound implications for mental health, academic achievement, and occupational burnout. Although the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) is widely utilized globally, its psychometric equivalence and structural validity within Ukrainian-speaking cultural and academic contexts required rigorous evaluation. This methodological study details the linguistic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the 35-item FMPS. Following standardized forward-backward translation protocols and expert panel appraisal, the instrument was administered to a diverse sample of 520 participants comprising university undergraduates and corporate employees. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) tested the six-factor hierarchical model (Concern Over Mistakes, Personal Standards, Doubts About Actions, Parental Expectations, Parental Criticism, and Organization). The analytical findings demonstrated robust fit indices for the adapted Ukrainian version (CFI = .94, TLI = .93, RMSEA = .049, SRMR = .043), confirming factorial invariance across gender and professional groups. Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients indicated high internal consistency across subscales (ranging from .82 to .91). Convergent and discriminant validity were established through significant associations with measures of depression, anxiety, and academic burnout. The validated Ukrainian FMPS provides researchers and clinical psychologists with a reliable instrument for assessing perfectionistic tendencies.

DOI: 10.31558/2786-8745.2017.1.04

Empirical Research pp. 63–78 • Peer Reviewed

Psychological Capital and Job Performance among Civil Servants: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement

Svitlana I. Hrushko¹, Markus R. Lindemann²

¹Department of Social and Organizational Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Institute of Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany

psychological capital job performance work engagement civil servants

Empirical Study pp. 79–94 • Peer Reviewed

Alexithymia and Interpersonal Relationship Quality in Young Adults: The Mediating Effect of Empathic Concern

Nataliia P. Romanchuk¹, Alain H. Mercier²

¹Department of General Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Switzerland

alexithymia interpersonal relationships empathic concern young adulthood

Review Article pp. 95–110 • Peer Reviewed

Psychological Dimensions of Cyberpsychology: Algorithmic Recommendation Systems and Attention Fragmentation

Viktoriy M. Koval¹, Helga R. Svensson²

¹Department of Social Psychology and Cyberpsychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

cyberpsychology algorithmic recommendation attention fragmentation digital immersion

Empirical Research pp. 111–126 • Peer Reviewed

Post-Traumatic Growth and Hardiness among Emergency Rescue Personnel: The Mediating Role of Social Support

Volodymyr H. Kyrychenko¹, Hans-Joachim Weber²

¹Department of Psychological Counseling and Crisis Intervention, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Heidelberg, Germany

post-traumatic growth hardiness social support emergency rescue personnel

Empirical Study pp. 127–142 • Peer Reviewed

Dispositional Mindfulness and Academic Burnout among Undergraduate Students: The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation

Olena V. Shapovalova¹, Jean-Marc Lefebvre²

¹Department of Educational Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Psychology, Sorbonne University, Paris, France

dispositional mindfulness academic burnout emotion regulation undergraduate students

Theoretical Paper pp. 143–158 • Peer Reviewed

The Psychology of Collective Identity and Intergroup Conflict in Transitional Societies: A Theoretical Synthesis

Artur S. Petrenko¹, Maria K. Vanekelen²

¹Department of Social and Political Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Institute of Social Psychology, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium

collective identity intergroup conflict transitional society social identity theory

Empirical Research pp. 159–174 • Peer Reviewed

Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership among Corporate Managers: A Cross-Sectoral Analysis

Yuliia R. Tkachenko¹, Stefan M. Johansson²

¹Department of Organizational Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Sweden

emotional intelligence transformational leadership corporate managers organizational psychology

Methodological Study pp. 175–190 • Peer Reviewed

Psychometric Evaluation of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) in Ukrainian Adolescent and Adult Populations

Ihor V. Shevchuk¹, Elena M. Rostova²

¹Department of Developmental Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Psychology, Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Ukraine

general self-efficacy psychometric evaluation GSES adaptation confirmatory factor analysis

Empirical Research pp. 191–205 • Peer Reviewed

Empathy, Altruism, and Prosocial Behavior in Middle Adolescence: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study

Sofia V. Bondar¹, Jean-Luc Moreau²

¹Department of Developmental Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Faculty of Psychology, University of Geneva, Switzerland

empathy altruism prosocial behavior middle adolescence

Review Article pp. 206–220 • Peer Reviewed

Psychological Dimensions of Social Cohesion and Collective Resilience in Modern Societies

Inna L. Sydorenko¹, Lars-Göran Nilsson²

¹Department of Social Psychology, Vasyl’ Stus Donetsk National University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine; ²Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Sweden

social cohesion collective resilience community psychology civic trust

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Volume 2 Archives (2017)

Volume 2, Issue 1: Cognitive Dynamics, Clinical Mechanisms, and Social Resilience

Neurocognitive Correlates of Working Memory Deficits in Adults Recovering from Major Depressive Disorder

Abstract

Existential Vacuum and Meaning-Making Processes in Post-Modern Society: A Logotherapeutic Re-Evaluation

Abstract

Family Communication Patterns and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Peer Victimization in Early Adolescence

Abstract

Psychometric Validation of the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) in Academic and Professional Ukrainian Samples

Abstract

Psychological Capital and Job Performance among Civil Servants: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement

Abstract

Alexithymia and Interpersonal Relationship Quality in Young Adults: The Mediating Effect of Empathic Concern

Abstract

Psychological Dimensions of Cyberpsychology: Algorithmic Recommendation Systems and Attention Fragmentation

Abstract

Volume 2, Issue 2: Applied Psychological Science, Stress Resilience, and Educational Innovation

Post-Traumatic Growth and Hardiness among Emergency Rescue Personnel: The Mediating Role of Social Support

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Dispositional Mindfulness and Academic Burnout among Undergraduate Students: The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation

Abstract

The Psychology of Collective Identity and Intergroup Conflict in Transitional Societies: A Theoretical Synthesis

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Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership among Corporate Managers: A Cross-Sectoral Analysis

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Psychometric Evaluation of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) in Ukrainian Adolescent and Adult Populations

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Empathy, Altruism, and Prosocial Behavior in Middle Adolescence: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study

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Psychological Dimensions of Social Cohesion and Collective Resilience in Modern Societies

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