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Abstract. Vocal masculinity, when increased digitally in audio recordings, tends to enhance men's perceived attractiveness and dominance. This observation

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Background Given the psychological toll of forced displacement, understanding coping behavior is crucial for informing culturally sensitive interventions that foster resilience and mental well-being. This study examined resilience and coping behavior among war refugees from four ethnic groups: Ukrainians (N = 117), Palestinians (N = 19), Yemenis (N = 38), and Sudanese (N = 33) aged 18–45 y.o. Methods Participants completed the COPE and CD-RISC-10 scales via online surveys. Data analysis followed a multi-step approach: Differential Item Functioning (DIF) and Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) modeling were used to establish partial scalar measurement invariance, ensuring valid cross-group comparison of latent means. Multigroup Bayesian Network Analysis (MBNA) was then employed to map the structural organization of coping strategies. Results Partial invariance was confirmed for both scales, validating cross‑group comparisons. Active coping, instrumental social support, planning, and positive interpretation and growth emerged as universal hubs. Group differences were consistent: Arabic‑speaking refugees reported greater reliance on religious coping, positive interpretation, social support, and planning. Structurally, acceptance was central for Ukrainians, while religious coping integrated with planning among Arabic‑speakers. Least used strategies across groups were substance use, disengagement, denial, and humor. Latent mean resilience scores were not culture-contingent. Conclusions The findings highlight both shared and distinct coping patterns among war refugees of the four ethnic groups. This emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive and strengths-based interventions that promote adaptive coping strategies and psychological well-being. In particular, the findings suggest acceptance‑focused approaches for Ukrainians and integrated religious coping with planning for Arabic‑speakers. This study fills a research gap by examining coping strategies in under-represented ethnic groups of war refugees through a cross-cultural lens. It contributes to a broader understanding of cross-cultural resilience and coping behavior in war-displaced populations.

This report examines interdisciplinary research practices in mental health, with lessons from eight case studies both in the UK and further afield.