SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS OF MEN AND WOMEN IN FAMILIES OF MIDDLE MARRIAGE AGE

Abstract

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the relationship between interpersonal relationships and self-actualization of the personality of the spouses. In psychology, the problem of self-actualization of the personality of spouses has not yet been sufficiently developed. The subject of the study was quantitative and qualitative indicators of personality self-actualization, indicators of harmonious / disharmonious interaction; indicators of emotional attitude; understanding, emotional attraction, respect, and satisfaction with marriage. The empirical study involved 80 people - spouses from families of average marital age (6-14 years). The results of significant differences in self-actualization and interpersonal relationships in men and women, as well as the results of a correlation analysis are presented. It has been established that women in marriage, unlike men, strive to achieve maturity, independence and establish contacts with other people. Women have conflict and aggression, disharmony in interpersonal relationships, and men have alienation, the desire to distance themselves. It was revealed that the desire of women to create a positive "I-concept", the desire for knowledge is associated with low conflict and aggression in interpersonal relationships. In men, the level of tension in marital relations is closely related to the desire for autonomy and freedom.