The Ukrainian World Congress is inviting Ukrainian Americans aged 18 and over to take an online survey that explores how the Holodomor has affected survivors and their descendants in the United States.
Brent Bezo, a Canadian psychologist of Ukrainian descent, is the lead researcher of the study. Its goal is to better understand how descendants — particularly grandchildren — perceive the man-made genocide and how it has shaped their lives, families, and communities.
The study also seeks to glean the extent to which strength and resilience has been passed down through generations. The project has been approved by the Carleton University Research Ethics.
“Your responses will remain anonymous and confidential. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time,” the organizers said.
The research team emphasized that anyone could take the survey, including those who don’t have direct family ties to Holodomor survivors.
“The findings from this survey may help Holodomor descendants recognize intergenerational trauma responses in themselves that they may not have realized were due to their family history,” said Olya Soroka, Global Chair of the UWC’s Holodomor Descendants Network.
Previous studies by Bezo have shown that the traumatic effects of the Holodomor can still be seen in at least two generations of survivors’ descendants.
“By taking part, you’ll help deepen our understanding of how historic tragedies continue to shape current and future generations,” the organizers said.
You can take the survey at the following link.
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