J 2025

Measuring Czech Armed Forces’ resilience to hybrid interference

DIVIŠOVÁ, Vendula; Miroslava PAČKOVÁ; Libor FRANK and Markéta LICKOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Measuring Czech Armed Forces’ resilience to hybrid interference

Name (in English)

Measuring Czech Armed Forces’ resilience to hybrid interference

Authors

DIVIŠOVÁ, Vendula; Miroslava PAČKOVÁ; Libor FRANK and Markéta LICKOVÁ

Edition

Journal of Contemporary European Studies, 2025, 1478-2804

Other information

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

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Impact factor

Impact factor: 1.800 in 2024

Organization unit

CEVRO University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/14782804.2025.2494123

Keywords in English

Armed forces; resilience; hybrid interference; psychological resilience; institutional resilience
Changed: 3/2/2026 18:44, PhDr. Libor Frank, Ph.D.

Abstract

ORIG EN

In the original language

This paper delves into measuring the resilience of Czech armed forces to hybrid interference. The study operationalizes resilience across psychological, social, institutional, and national dimensions, employing a survey questionnaire distributed within the Czech Armed Forces, using a purposive sample of five different groups. Factors like subjective optimism, patriotism, and satisfaction with the armed forces as an employer were assessed, alongside soldiers’ political attitudes, morale, or cohesion. The data suggest high levels of resilience stemming from personal satisfaction, pro-democratic attitudes, trust in commanders, and, most importantly, resolve to fight and defend the country regardless of the actual capabilities of the armed forces. Belonging to the armed forces seems to predict one’s higher resilience despite individual-level differences such as age or education.

In English

This paper delves into measuring the resilience of Czech armed forces to hybrid interference. The study operationalizes resilience across psychological, social, institutional, and national dimensions, employing a survey questionnaire distributed within the Czech Armed Forces, using a purposive sample of five different groups. Factors like subjective optimism, patriotism, and satisfaction with the armed forces as an employer were assessed, alongside soldiers’ political attitudes, morale, or cohesion. The data suggest high levels of resilience stemming from personal satisfaction, pro-democratic attitudes, trust in commanders, and, most importantly, resolve to fight and defend the country regardless of the actual capabilities of the armed forces. Belonging to the armed forces seems to predict one’s higher resilience despite individual-level differences such as age or education.
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