When these young women feel more depressed, they also tend to feel more scared of the war, more emotionally drained, and more alone — and their depression is the biggest factor linked to feeling burned out.
Scientific Claim
Among Ukrainian female university students aged 18–24, higher levels of depression are strongly associated with increased fear of war, burnout, and loneliness, with depression explaining over 55% of the variance in burnout scores in regression models.
Original Statement
“Stepwise regression analysis shows fear of war, depression and loneliness associated with burnout. The proportion of variation (i.e., adjusted R2) for burnout predicted by these variables is 0.563.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study is observational and cross-sectional; regression identifies associations, not causation. The use of 'associated with' correctly reflects the design and avoids causal language.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Mental health and well-being among Ukrainian female university students: The impact of war over 3 years
The study found that Ukrainian female students who felt more depressed, scared of war, or lonely also tended to feel more burned out — which matches the claim, even if the exact 55% number wasn’t stated.