YevheniiIshchenko YuliiaChystovska, OlgaVovchenko, InesaHarkusha and HannaVoshkolup2024-04-092024-04-092023The emotional state of military personnel engaged in the extensive operations taking place in Ukraine is undoubtedly impacted. This especially applies to former prisoners of war (POWs) who have experienced mental and physical trauma. Optimizing their subjective well-being and life satisfaction can contribute to the development of emotional intelligence during the rehabilitation process. The purpose of the study is to identify the importance of emotional intelligence in enhancing the subjective well-being of former POWshttps://ir.duan.edu.ua/handle/123456789/4016Keywords: Captivity, mental trauma, subjective well-being, emotional awareness, emotion management, emotional stability, reintegration.enArticle