PREDICTIVE MODEL OF THE PROBABLE CONTRACTION OF PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS AMONG THE EXTREME PROFILE SPECIALISTS, A CASE STUDY OF SPECIALISTS IN UTILIZATION OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

Abstract

The aim of the study is to develop a predictive model of the probable contraction of psychosomatic disorders among specialists in the utilization of radioactive substances. The predictive model was developed in order to prevent occupational diseases and preserve the mental health of specialists. The development of the model was carried out on the basis of the results of empirical research focused on identifying biopsychosocial factors that determine or, on the contrary, block the development of vitality in specialists. The vitality is here understood by us as the ability to manage the internal personal resources in the professional situations of personal stress, thereby ensuring one`s professional health. 179 specialists in the utilization of radioactive substances were examined. The study was carried out using a set of specially selected techniques: Scale «Psychosomatic disorders» by V. V. Boyko, methods for studying psychophysiological status (data on the brain wave activity (EEG); assessment of the functional state of the nervous system based on a simple and complex visual motor reaction; the color test by M. Luscher), individual psychological characteristics (the method of colour metaphors by I. L. Solomin, diagnostics of latent motivation, the Mini-Mult questionnaire, «The dominant type of interpersonal relations» methodology) and social situation of life (the questionnaire by the authors). As a result of the study, there were identified 32 features that have a statistically significant relationship with indicators of psychosomatic disorders (p < 0.001). The identified features were included in multiple logistic regression analysis as independent variables. As a result of further processing of the empirical data, carried out with the help of the method of step-by-step exclusion of variables, a predictive model of the likelihood of psychosomatic disorders in radioactive waste utolozation specialists was constructed, which was based on a subjective assessment of the living standards, the presence of a distrustful-skeptical type in interpersonal relationships and manifestations of paranoia.