Socio-psychological characteristics of students

Abstract

The article reveals the socio-psychological features of student age. It is noted that the main psychological formations of personality at this stage of formation are independence, social maturity and activity, the desire for self-knowledge, self-development and self-realisation (self-realisation), harmonisation of the "I" system, the presence of generalised methods of cognitive and professional activity, structured intelligence in combination with intellectual potential, professionalisation of knowledge, skills and abilities, formation of a base of socio-professional skills. The leading features of students include: social orientation of thinking (social intelligence), active life (position), high level of empathy, and affiliation. In the individual-personal and professional aspects, the stable characteristics of a psychologist include: nervous system lability; mixed choleric-sanguine type of temperament; pronounced extraversion; pronounced social orientation; intuitive-sensitive type of temperament; acceptance of other people and values; direct worldview; focus on effective implementation in the profession; high social control of behaviour; self-actualisation as a guide for self-development. Negative qualities that hinder or complicate professionalisation include: increased neuroticism; low level of trust in people, belief in their goodwill and sincerity; inability to establish strong and friendly relationships with others; desire for power, domination and manipulation; focus on solving one's own problems; dissonance between theoretical and personal values. However, overcoming these negative tendencies can become a driving force in the self-development of a future psychologist.