REPRESENTATION OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN CONNECTION WITH FEATURES OF SELF-CONCERT IN ADOLESCENCE

Abstract

Relevance. The formation of the self-concept of the modern generation unfolds in a world characterized by social variability and uncertainty. The self-concept of personality defi nes different aspects of a person’s life. Interpersonal relationships are especially important in adolescence in the aspect of future, mental health and well-being. As part of our work, we are considering the connection between the self-concept and the interpersonal relationships. Purpose of the study is exploring ideas about interpersonal relationships in connection with different types of self-concept. Research methods. . The questionnaire «Related self-concept» (E.A. Dorosheva, G.G. Knyazev, O.S. Kornienko, ) is aimed at identifying the features of the self-concept. . The questionnaire «Collective» and «Independent» self-concept (Dorosheva E.A., Knyazev G.G., Kornienko OS, ) is aimed at solving the problem of determining the type of self-concept. . Method Incomplete sentences () in the author’s modifi ed version: meets the task of diagnosing representations about romantic relationships. Sample.  respondents,  young men (.%),  girls (.%) aged  to  years. М = ., SD = .. Main Results. Using the cluster analysis method, three groups of boys and girls were obtained, differing in the characteristics of the self-concept according to the Markus & Kitayama model, (). The groups were called «harmonious », «involved» and «distant.» There are signifi cant differences between groups in relationship value, relationship engagement, and emotional assessment of relationships. «Harmonious» and «involved» young men and women tend to be more positive about interpersonal relationships than the «distant» ones. For adolescence from the «harmonious» group, relationships are of greater value than for adolescence from the «distant» group. «Involved» and «distant» participants differ signifi cantly in the severity of the characteristic of the relationship «involvement in the relationship.» Conclusion. Thus, the features of self-concept are associated with the notion of interpersonal relationships in adolescence.