Characteristics of psychological well-being in mature individuals

Abstract

In today's era of individuals being integrated into numerous social groups, aimed at mastering and performing various social roles, processing vast amounts of information, making rapid decisions, and overcoming challenges that require an expansion of adaptive resources while increasing psychological tension, the issue of psychological well-being in mature individuals has become particularly relevant. Objective. This study is associated with a theoretical analysis of the problem of psychological well-being and empirical research into its main components in mature age. Methods. To achieve the set objective, we used a combination of methods: theoretical methods - analysis, systematization, synthesis of scientific sources; empirical methods - surveys, interviews; psychodiagnostic methods - K. Zamfir Professional Activity Motivation Questionnaire, and the WAM (Well-being, Activity, Mood) questionnaire. The study involved 30 individuals aged 35 to 50 years. The results of the empirical study on the peculiarities of psychological well-being (motivation for professional activity, emotional state) revealed that internal motivation and external negative motivation dominate in mature individuals. Most respondents prioritize deriving satisfaction from both the process and the outcome of their professional activity, as well as full self-realization within it. A significant portion of the sample is motivated by the desire to avoid criticism and potential discomfort in their professional activities. Future prospects for further developments are seen in the development and testing of a program for optimizing the psychological well-being of mature individuals through physical culture means.