Pride and fear: What emotions Ukrainians experience when thinking about their country
Seventy-four per cent of Ukrainians feel proud when thinking about their country during the war. This emotion remains dominant for the second year in a row.
Source: Research of the Rating sociological group, conducted in August 2023.
The next most common emotion is sadness, experienced by 43% of respondents.
Quote: "Pride is felt more by those surveyed who are in Ukraine. Emotions of sadness and fear prevail among refugees abroad.
Pride is felt more by the oldest respondents; middle-aged people more often cited sadness and fear," sociologists say.
Among negative emotions, 17% of respondents feel fear, and 13% feel anger. In addition, 10% of respondents feel joy when thinking about Ukraine, and 7% feel shame.
5% of the respondents are interested in other people's opinion about Ukraine, and 1% of respondents are indifferent, the research shows.
Women spoke more often about pride, fear and sadness. Instead, men mention anger, joy and shame.
Respondents who communicate in Ukrainian or two languages in their everyday life spoke more often about feeling proud. Russian-speaking citizens mostly spoke about sadness.
The survey lasted from August 16 to 20, in the format of an anonymous online interview on the Rating Online platform. Respondents were invited to complete the survey through messengers and social networks. A total of 6,050 people took part, including 700 IDPs and 750 refugees from Ukraine.
Background: Previously, Ukrainians said that they felt hope, optimism and anxiety during the war.
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