Psychological Characteristics of Subjects of Extreme Activity Depending on The Length of Service and Work Experience

Professional activity, which includes an extreme component at the content level, is a special type of activity with the presentation of increased physical, psychological and psychophysiological requirements for a person, the consideration of which contributes to the successful performance of service and work tasks and the prevention of psychosomatic, psychovegetative and pathological organizational changes of the subject. The purpose of the study is to identify the psychological characteristics of the subjects of extreme activity, depending on the length of service and work experience. To achieve the goal of the study, we studied 508 male respondents whose professional activity contained an extreme component (military air traffic controllers, ground-based and deck-based transport and fighter pilots, surface sailors, submariners, firefighters, specialists engaged in the disposal of spent nuclear fuel, participants in combat operations). As a result of the study, it was found that with an increase in the length of service and work experience, interpersonal relationships are transformed in specialists of extreme profile, personality qualities and characterological features change. Professional resiliency does not change in the course of official and labor activity

RESILIENCY OF SPECIALISTS IN THE CARING PROFESSIONS

The article is devoted to the study of the general and professional resiliency of specialists at the organizational, group and individual levels. The relationship of the components of resiliency with the socio-psychological climate in the team and the subjective perception of the resiliency of different subjects of labor are considered. A comparison is made of the resiliency indicators of employees, administrators, volunteer and trainees of an organization providing assistance to people in difficult live situations.

Emotional Wellness and Professional Resiliency of Master Therapists

Nine psychotherapists previously identified as master therapists through a peer nomination process participated in qualitative interviews. Interview questions were designed to elicit information pertaining to emotional wellness and professional resiliency. Each interview was audiotaped and transcribed. A qualitative analysis of the transcripts was completed and salient characteristics were identified. Relevant transcribed statements from the initial study were re-analyzed for this group. A second interview was completed with each psychotherapist to validate the accuracy of the findings. The results indicated that these master therapists have sought out supportive experiences throughout their training phase and professional careers. They have developed effective coping skills and are experts in their ability to create a positive work environment, manage professional stressors, and nurture self through a balance of solitude and relationships. Additional protective factors included proactive problem-solving, ongoing learning, and maintenance of a diversified practice.