Abstract
The article presents the research on psychological factors of personal autonomy as a self-determination need and as a component of psychological well-being. The analysis was carried out in two directions: within in the theory of self-determination and within the theory of psychological well-being.
 The greatest influence on autonomy development as a self-determination need have such predictors as goals in life, challenge, self-efficacy, self-acceptance, self-assurance, locus of control-life, locus of control-Self. Predictors that positively affect autonomy as a component of psychological well-being are: self-acceptance, acceptance of aggression, self-confidence, creativity, control, self-esteem.
 The article determines that autonomy as a self-determination need is based not only on self-acceptance with all advantages and disadvantages, but also on existence of a goal in life and personal internal powers to achieve this goal. Autonomy, as it is understood in the theory of psychological well-being, is a necessary, but insufficient condition for self-determination. For formation and development of self-determination it is necessary to have a life purpose that gives meaningfulness to human life.
Highlights
Growth of stresses in modern society forms a request for researching on conditions and processes contributing establishment of internal equilibrium and optimal human functioning
Discussion of Results personal autonomy can be achieved by a person with internal power actualization, changes in reality perception and ways of thinking that is based on positive self-acceptance, selfconfidence, awareness of own life goals, harmonious relations with others, the ability to control oneself, own immediate impulses, the ability to build own live consciously and independently, finding joy in the surrounding everyday life
As an interiorized form of self-identity, personal autonomy is manifested as a conscious choice of actions, taking into account both internal aspirations and external conditions of human life; personal autonomy is a manifestation of three personal traits: awareness, spontaneity, sincerity (Berne, 2002)
Summary
Growth of stresses in modern society forms a request for researching on conditions and processes contributing establishment of internal equilibrium and optimal human functioning. Human aspirations to a positive functioning are linked closely with such personal phenomena as autonomy, self-determination, psychological well-being and so on, which are important conditions for personal growth and high quality of life. Psychological and pedagogical researches aimed at identifying the factors of positive human functioning, disclosing internal powers that provide independence of choices or counteract negative environmental impacts are very important. It has been shown that an autonomous person follows moral standards based on his/her intrinsic motivation. Numerous studies of personal autonomy have shown that an autonomous person is guided by his /her own law of development. Personal autonomy means a choice of behaviour based on a person’s own internal criteria. The theoretical side of personal autonomy, especially factors influencing its emergence and development, internal resources, is still not fully understood
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