Individual and collective learned helplessness syndrome: causes, signs, and ways to overcome
Síndrome de indefensión aprendida individual y colectiva: causas, signos y formas de superarlo
Ishchuk O. Kravtsov Y.S. Rajapov A. Maichinova G.
2026Ediciones Clio
Clio. Revista de Historia, Ciencias Humanas y Pensamiento Critico.
2026#2026Issue 11914 - 936 pp.
This study addresses the growing relevance of learned helplessness in the face of global socio-cultural changes that demand independence, responsibility, and competence. Many individuals today feel powerless when confronted with life’s challenges, a phenomenon observed across various life spheres. The study explores the concept of “learned helplessness syndrome”, its psychological roots, how it extends from individuals to communities, and proposes measures for its prevention. Through analysis of diverse scientific sources and application of methods like synthesis, logical and comparative analysis, the study identifies key features, causes, and types of the syndrome. It also examines how helplessness transitions from personal experience to a broader societal issue. With research ongoing for nearly 50 years, particularly in Ukraine and the U.S., this work contributes to a deeper understanding of the syndrome. It holds practical value for scholars and educators seeking to further study and address learned helplessness in both academic and real-world contexts.
avoidance of positive stimulin , depression , inactivity , loss of a sense of independence and control
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Department of Psychology, Zaporizhzhia National University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Department of Sociology, Dniprovsky State Technical University, Kamianske, Ukraine
Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines, Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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