THE STUDY OF PERSONALITY’S PSYCHO-ENERGY STATES SELF-REGULATION IN THE EXTREME ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of self-regulation of psychoenergetic states of the individual in an extreme environment. Theoretical analysis of the concept of subjective vitality in psychology in accordance with various scientific theories is presented. Vitality is presented as a subjectively perceived state that reflects the fullness of vitality and energy. Self-determination (autonomy) and competence are defined as conditions for enhancing subjective vitality. It is noted that high vitality is the opposite pole of depression. Depression is understood as a mental state and mood disorder. The content of the phenomenon of depression, symptoms and some reasons for its occurrence are revealed. Psychological and physiological factors of increase and depletion of vital energy of the person are analyzed. An analysis of the results of an empirical study of subjective vitality and depression in parachuting. The features of the chosen type of sports activity, which are essential for research, are commented.
 Skydivers have a high level of subjective vitality as a condition, dispositional vitality as a personal quality and a low level of depression. A comparative analysis of the results with the indicators of the control group, which indicated a direct positive impact of skydiving on the overall level of vital energy of the individual. It has been found that the level of subjective vitality in parachutists decreases at the end of the jumping season, while the level of depressive manifestations increases. Emphasis is placed on the importance of subjective activity, interpersonal interaction with like-minded people, experiences of self-competence, control over circumstances.
 Groups of empirical methods were used in the study: psychodiagnostic method (method of studying the subjective and dispositional vitality of R. Ryan and K. Frederick, Beck depression scale); from the group of methods of analysis (processing) of data: qualitative and quantitative analysis of the obtained results, methods of computer processing of experimental data. The study involved 180 respondents aged 22 to 50 years, 90 representatives of parachuting and 90 respondents of the control group. Empirical research was carried out on the basis of: Aviation Complex “Avia-Soyuz” Aerodrome “Maiske”. All study participants received informed consent to participate in the study.