Interpersonal Tolerance Research Articles

On the relationship between personal tolerance and the ability to understand others

Introduction. In today’s transitional world marked by multiplicity, changeability, and uncertainty, manifestations of interpersonal tolerance and understanding are more relevant than ever. The study aims to examine the relationship between an individual’s tolerance toward others and their ability to understand them, taking into account both subjective and objective parameters of this capacity. Materials and Methods. The sample was 124 university students aged 19-20. The diagnostic toolkit included the COSCOM questionnaire (Communicative and Social Competence), the STAL method (Stability, Tolerance, and Altruism in Interpersonal Relationships and Other Personality Traits), the Parables test, the SUMO questionnaire (Self-Regulation and Success in Interpersonal Communication), the Expression test, and the Self-Assessment test (by V.N. Kunitsyn), as well as Cattell’s 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation analysis, regression analysis, and Student’s t-test. Results. A direct correlation exists between personal tolerance and confidence in one’s ability to understand others (r = 0.249; p < 0.01); in other words, the higher a person’s level of tolerance, the more confident they are in their ability to understand others. However, the study also showed this confidence does not align with actual performance in social perceptual tasks. Specifically, the accuracy of identifying another person’s emotional state through nonverbal cues was not correlated with personal tolerance (r = 0.09; p > 0.05). Both high- and low-tolerance individuals may perform equally well or poorly on such tasks. KEYWORDS Conclusion. On the one hand, these findings align with existing research that suggests a link between personal tolerance and interpersonal understanding. On the other hand, they clarify the nature of this connection: tolerant individuals may feel confident in their ability to understand others, but this does not necessarily reflect accurate perception of the other’s actual emotional or psychological state. Thus, an important practical implication of this study is that development of social perceptual skills should be a key component in correctional and developmental programs aimed to reduce intolerance, although it is not to be the sole focus

Features of Interpersonal Tolerance Among Students

This article explores the multifaceted nature of “interpersonal tolerance” and its close connection to a person’s ability to accept diversity. The research results revealed a significant role of socio-demographic factors in student interactions. However, it was found that the impact of these factors on the level of communicative tolerance is not straightforward. This suggests that interpersonal tolerance among students is more closely related to individual personality traits such as perception, trust, and goodwill, rather than cultural and social norms.

Tawhid: The Foundation of Unity, Solidarity, and Interpersonal Tolerance

Tawhid is one of the fundamental concepts of Islamic belief, and it not only emphasizes the oneness of Allah but also provides guidance in its social, moral, and human dimensions. It advocates equality by acknowledging that all human beings are created by the same Creator. It highlights that despite the differences in peoples, tribes, and nations, these distinctions should not lead to division but rather be seen as a source of richness. Tawhid encourages unity and solidarity, uniting people on the basis of their devotion to Allah. It urges them to firmly hold onto the rope of Allah together, without parting from one another. It views differences as a manifestation of Allah’s wisdom, fostering tolerance and respect from this perspective. Tawhid stresses the importance of justice and the protection of rights, rejecting discrimination and supporting social harmony. Encouraging empathy and mercy, Tawhid is not merely a belief but a life principle that strengthens equality, brotherhood, and tolerance.

Assessing the Role of Debate-Centered Pedagogies in Promoting Tolerance in Higher Education

The study aimed to highlight the power of dialogue in uncovering the connection between classroom debate, discussion, and tolerance among students. The study was conducted at the University of Peshawar, focusing on undergraduate students from all academic faculties. The researchers utilized a triangulation method to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. For quantitative data, the researchers used an interpersonal tolerance scale that was already available. This scale measured the level of tolerance among the students. On the other hand, qualitative data was collected through ten Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with the same group of students. The FGDs allowed for in-depth exploration of various themes related to the learning process, including students' emotional expression, seating arrangement, connectivity, creativity, acceptability, tolerance, confidence-building, the urge for reasoning, curiosity, self-satisfaction, dispute settlement, and communication skills. The findings of the study indicate that in the teacher-centered approach to the learning process adopted by the university, students are not encouraged to participate in discussions and debates, both in general and on sensitive issues. This lack of participation hinders the development of tolerance among students. The study suggests that fostering an environment that promotes dialogue, debate, and discussion is crucial for cultivating tolerance among students.

Exploring the Impact of Interactive Pedagogies on Self-Confidence and Tolerance among University Students

The aim of the research is to determine how students' self-confidence and tolerance levels in teacher-centred learning environments relate to one another. By using both quantitative and qualitative data, the relationship between the variables was determined. The Concurrent Triangulation Method (CTM) was used in conjunction with the Mix Method Research (MMR) technique to conduct the investigation. Ten focus group conversations were used to gather qualitative data, while an existing interpersonal tolerance measure was used to obtain quantitative data. Student self-confidence has a Pearson chi-square value of 66.738 and a p-value of.004, whereas classroom activities have a Pearson chi-square value of 78.768 and a p-value of.005. Both the qualitative and quantitative statistics demonstrate that kids who are self-assured exhibit a high degree of tolerance. The majority of teachers are too preoccupied with lecturing the class to provide proper attention to the reading, discussion, Q&A period, and student presentations, all of which have a negative impact on the students' tolerance levels. Students find it difficult to comprehend the diverse behaviours of others in such situations. Students would be more tolerant the more questions they asked, and the teacher allowed them to ask.

Змістово-технологічне забезпечення виховання міжособистісної толерантності у дітей старшого дошкільного віку

The article outlines the tasks of working with children in the aspect of forming tolerance in them; the conditions and content-technological support for the education of interpersonal tolerance in preschool children are presented, which we define as a set of content areas and their technological implementation, i.e. methodical toolkit (forms, methods, tools). The conditions that optimize the process of forming a child's tolerant personality are singled out, namely: creation of a tolerant space in the kindergarten; teachers' orientation towards maintaining tolerant relations with children and educating them in the appropriate position; ensuring close cooperation with parents; application of content-technological support in work with children aimed at fostering tolerance. Among the areas of work, we single out the following: formation of knowledge about oneself, surrounding people, about different peoples and nations, rules of behaviour in society, understanding of the equality of all people; development of a positive emotional attitude towards people; formation of socially oriented motivation; formation of humanistic values; education of tolerant behaviour. A number of forms and methods of working with children and with parents are proposed, which, as the most important component of influencing the development of a child's personality, have a significant impact on the formation of tolerance or intolerance towards representatives of society. Subjects of classes are presented, fiction is recommended, interactive games and exercises are offered, games and exercises of a moral and ethical orientation, energy exercises, revealed features of artistic and productive activity, familiarization with the folklore of Ukrainians and decorative and applied art, selected story role-playing, didactic games, the topic of everyday life situations for discussion and dramatization, with an emphasis on the celebration of national holidays, which in general will help an adult in raising a tolerant child's personality, in particular, not only in correcting intolerance, but also in preventing its manifestations.

Exploring the Impact of Teachers' Reflective Practices on Tolerance at the University of Peshawar

The study aimed to investigate the relationship between teachers' reflective practices in the classroom and students' tolerance. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected using a mixed-method research approach. Quantitative data was gathered through the use of an interpersonal tolerance scale, while qualitative data was obtained through ten focus group discussions with a total of 71 respondents. The study examined the extent of reflective teaching practices among the teachers and their impact on students' level of tolerance. To analyze the quantitative data, the researchers employed the Pearson Chi-square test. This statistical test is commonly used to determine the association between two categorical variables. The qualitative data analysis involved identifying various themes based on the discussions, such as linking theory with practices, mental preparation/readiness, making dead knowledge alive, discourse analysis, and content analysis. The findings of the study suggest that a significant number of teachers do not effectively link theoretical concepts with practical implications in their teaching practices. Additionally, many teachers are not adequately prepared or ready to handle new situations in the classroom. Furthermore, the study found that some teachers teach using outdated materials, presenting old knowledge with a new presentation style or "rapper”.

Личностные корреляты самоэффективности в учебно-профессиональной деятельности у студентов медицинского вуза

The relevance of the study is due to the following fact. The study of the personal determinants of self-efficacy of medical university students is a relevant research issue as it allows us to identify their contribution to the development of an adequate image of the “professional self” in the structure of the self-concept of future doctors. The purpose of the research is to study the correlation between personal characteristics of university students and different degrees of self-efficacy in educational and professional activities. Hypothesis. There are presumably particular differences in the actualization of connections between personal properties of students who show a high and low level of self-efficacy while studying at a medical university. The participants of the study are 3rd and 4th-year students of Stavropol State Medical University (Stavropol) (N = 187, 105 of them are females and 82 of them are males, the average age is 20 years old, SD = 0.78). The research methods (tools) include the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in the form of a test (by J. Maddux, M. Scheer, adapted by A. V. Boyarintseva) that is aimed at studying the degree of subject-matter and communicative self-efficacy manifestation; the Schwarzer R. & Jerusalem M. Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale that diagnoses the degree of general self-efficacy manifestation; the questionnaire “The Style of Behavior Self-Regulation” (by V. I. Morosanova) that identifies self-regulation styles and manifestation degree of its general level; the Questionnaire on Tolerance-Intolerance to Uncertainty (by T.V. Kornilova) that diagnoses the manifestation degree of general and interpersonal tolerance or intolerance to uncertainty. The study also applies the procedure aimed at measuring the manifestation degree of a person’s self-efficacy in educational and professional activities (based on self-assessment). Results: the study has revealed both similarities and differences in the correlation between personal properties in students with different levels of self-efficacy in educational and professional activities. Main conclusions: the research has revealed the greatest differences in the correlation between the studied personal properties in the compared groups in the following options: between the expression of self-efficacy in educational and professional activities and tolerance/intolerance to uncertainty, and between intolerance to uncertainty and self-regulation styles. The similarities of personal correlates of students with high and low self-efficacy in educational and professional activities are manifested in significant links between the manifestation level of subject-matter self-efficacy and preferred self-regulation styles. The study has found that self-efficacy in educational and professional activities, regardless of its manifestation level, is directly correlated with all measurable types of self-efficacy. The obtained results can be useful in designing developmental psychological and pedagogical programs aimed at the formation and development of optimal self-regulation styles of medical university students through actualization of reflexive potential.

Dyadic Friendship Travel: The Role of Personal and Friendship Characteristics on Conflict Management Styles

Friendship travel is gaining traction in tourism studies; however, analyses of dyads’ dynamics outside of romantic partners remain scarce. This study investigates how dyadic friends settle disputes while on vacation, negotiate self- and other-related needs based on personal and friendship characteristics, and ultimately achieve satisfying tourism experiences. Structural equation modeling is used to examine interrelationships between the “Big Five” personality traits, Aristotle’s friendship types, and interpersonal tolerance in conflict resolution during travel between same- and opposite-sex friend dyads. Findings reveal that friends whose relationships are rooted in goodwill (i.e., virtue friendship) are more willing to adopt integrating and compromising conflict management styles. Friends who possess relatively strong agreeableness and openness to experience, and who have high interpersonal tolerance, often use an integrating conflict management style. These results differ from the extant literature in showing that men’s getaways enhance dyadic friendships. Various implications and this study’s relevance in the context of COVID-19 are discussed in closing.

RESILIENCE AND INTERPERSONAL TOLERANCE AMONG TEACHING PROFESSIONALS

OBJECTIVE: The goal of the study was to understand resilience and interpersonal tolerance among teaching professionals. TOOLS: Bharathiar University Resilience Scale [Cronbach Alpha 8.74, Validity 0.8], Interpersonal tolerance scale (IPTS) [Cronbachs alpha 0.88, 0.90 and cross-cultural validation and a personal information form were used. SAMPLE: The study was conducted on teaching professionals in Namakkal District. Among them, 60 were female, and 40 were male. METHOD: A survey method was used to collect the data. ANALYSIS: Independent Sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and cross tabs were applied to analyze the data. RESULT: The findings revealed that there is a significant difference between resilience and interpersonal tolerance based on demographic data. According to the study, female teaching professionals have more resilience and interpersonal tolerance than male teaching professionals. KEYWORDS: Resilience, Interpersonal tolerance, teaching professionals.

Youth’s Disposition of Radicalism in a Poly-Ethnic and Poly-Confessional Society from the Perspective of Tolerance/Intolerance

The research aims to study the features of tolerance/intolerance as an indicator of people's dispositions of radicalism in a poly-ethnic and poly-confessional society. The study was conducted in Kazakhstan, which can be an interesting example of a multi-ethnic and poly-religious society; a similar experience of the risk of radicalism among young people in a multicultural society is now shared by many countries of the world and most urbanized communities. To conduct applied research, methodological tools were created. The study was conducted online using the Google Forms platform. It involved 100 Almaty university students (43% of males and 57% of females) of various specialties in their 1-4 years of study. The study shows very high violent extremism indicators: the cult of power, the permissibility of aggression, conventional coercion, and conformity. It was found that there are gender differences in terms of violent extremism dispositions and tolerance: females are characterized by tolerance, social tolerance, and tolerance as a personality trait (p≤0.05), while interpersonal tolerance is characteristic of males (p≤0.05). The affective and conative tolerance components are more developed in females (р≤0.05), and the activity style and value orientation components are more often found in males (р≤0.05). Integrative tolerance corresponds to the average level: 87% have an average level, 11% have a low level, and 2% have a high level.

Relationship between interpersonal intolerance and uncertainty with existential fulfillment, social anxiety and frustration among students

Aim. Identification of the relationship between interpersonal tolerance indicators and uncertainty with indicators of existential fulfillment, social anxiety and frustration among students.Procedure and methods. The psychodiagnostic procedure was carried out using the following methods: "New questionnaire of tolerance-intolerance to uncertainty" by T. V. Kornilova; a test of existential motivations by V. B. Shumsky and others; a questionnaire of social anxiety and social phobia" by O. A. Sagalakova and D. V. Truevtsev; “Methodology of diagnosing the social frustration level " by L. I. Wasserman modified by V. V. Boyko. The normality of the distribution was checked using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality criterion with the correction of Lilyfors; correlation analysis was performed using Pearson's r-criterion.Results. Among students the following was revealed: dominant desire to build controlled interpersonal relationships in which uncertainty is undesirable, and for a significant part of the subjects it is unacceptable; moderate level of existential fulfillment, the dominant component in the structure of which is "self-worth"; an increased level of social anxiety, especially in situations: "To be the center of attention, under supervision" and "Post-situational rumination and the desire to overcome anxiety in expert situations"; low level of social frustration. The interrelation between interpersonal tolerance and uncertainty with three investigated personal characteristics is established.Theoretical and/or practical significance. The results of the study reflect the relationship between interpersonal tolerance and uncertainty with existential fulfillment, social anxiety and social frustration among students. They can be used to improve the psychological support of students at universities, optimize group training programs so that they contribute to reducing interpersonal tolerance to uncertainty.

СУБЪЕКТИВНЫЕ ПЕРЕЖИВАНИЯ РЕЗУЛЬТАТИВНОСТИ И УДОВЛЕТВОРЕННОСТИ В ПРОЦЕССЕ СМЕШАННОГО ФОРМАТА ОБУЧЕНИЯ

The article considers the relationship of the subjective assessment indicators for the results of learning in a mixed format, satisfaction with the process of mixed learning with awareness and tolerance to uncertainty in students of different age groups. The results showed that there was no connection between the subjective assessment of learning in a mixed format and tolerance to uncertainty, as well as between satisfaction with the process of mixed learning and awareness. Mindfulness is associated with a subjective assessment of learning outcomes, whereas interpersonal tolerance to uncertainty is associated with the perception of the variability of mixed learning. The majority of respondents demonstrated high levels of satisfaction with the mixed learning format. The study found a connection between awareness and satisfaction with the results of learning in a mixed format, which is associated with the fact that the resource of awareness helps to adapt more easily in the learning process. The flexible model of mixed education combined with high awareness allows to realize the individual educational needs of students. Awareness helps to better understand the own changes, in particular, the formation of expertise in the chosen field. The relationship between satisfaction with the process of mixed learning, characterized by variability, and interpersonal tolerance to uncertainty is revealed. Such a connection indicates rigidity in the perception of interpersonal relationships, which is a factor in the formation of discomfort due to the learning forms variability

Psychological Indicators of Attitudes in University Students

The article introduces a theoretical and empirical analysis of the phenomenon of life stance. It reviews domestic and foreign theories on essence, structure, and genesis of attitudes, as well as systematizes the objective and subjective determinants of the life stance vector. The author revealed a correlation between the structural components of life position (harmony, awareness, activity) in university students: indicators of harmony decreased as activity and awareness of life processes increased. The empirical study also established statistically significant connections between the parameters of the life position and psychological boundaries, Selfconcept, cognitive personal constructs, and metacognitive processes. Self-efficacy, uncertainty tolerance, and analyticity-holism in the perception and comprehension of reality proved especially important, as did the intersubjective aspects of Self-constructs. The vector of personal and life transformations appeared to be determined by tolerance to uncertainty, interpersonal tolerance, a sense of low self-efficacy, dependence on family and friends, priority of interactionism and contextual explanation of ongoing processes, imbalance and suboptimality of psychological boundaries, limited contacts, etc.

Research of the causes and consequences of mobing in the lablor team of a pharmacy establishment

The aim of the article is to analyze the causes and consequences of mobbing, which occurs in the staff of the pharmacy.
 Materials and methods. The methods used in the study include methods of theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis, content analysis, expert survey, correlation analysis.
 Results. The situation in pharmacies regarding the presence of mobbing in the workforce has been studied. 31 % of respondents in their professional activities encountered mobbing, and 47 % said that such phenomena were quite common, and 44 % often encountered insults and intimidation. The reasons for mobbing in the staff of the pharmacy and the its reasons in the staff of the pharmacy by the employee who is subjected to mobbing are formulated. The distribution of status in the workforce (9.9±0.1 points), envy of a younger or more successful colleague (A2) (9.4±0.15 points), distribution of statuses in the labor collective (A3) (9.3±0.1 points), low level of communication skills (9.2±0.1 points) and unhealthy socio-psychological climate in the workforce (9.1±0.2 points), age (9.0±0.3 points). Statistically significant relationships between the attitude of pharmacy staff to mobbing and age were identified; general work experience and work experience in a pharmacy; gender, managerial, professional, and interpersonal tolerance and its identification-group component and commitment to the pharmacy Negative attitude to mobbing is manifested in the most loyal to the pharmacy staff. The manifestations of mobbing in the staff of the pharmacy were studied, namely: boycott of the employee (9.1±0.15 points), constant and often unfounded criticism (8.4±0.15 points), unfair and offensive evaluation of work (7.9±0.17 points), etc. The consequences of mobbing in the workforce of the pharmacy were determined, which include the creation of an unhealthy socio-psychological climate in the workforce, high staff turnover, reduced productivity, disruption of communication in the workforce, disruption of communication between pharmacist and pharmacy visitor, regular visitors, deterioration of the reputation of the pharmacy, etc.
 Conclusions. The causes of mobbing in the pharmacy have been identified. In the perspective of the identified problems of mobbing in the pharmacy, its consequences for the pharmacy are determined

Correlation between Socio-Psychological Adaptability and Tolerance to Uncertainty among Psychology Students

The problem of correlation between socio-psychological adaptability and tolerance to uncertainty among graduates from psychology faculties of higher institutions has obvious theoretical and practical relevance. The variety of approaches to understanding of the nature and structure of socio-psychological adaptability of personality provides new opportunities for considering this phenomenon as integral psychological construct. The purpose of the study is to develop scientific ideas about the correlation between various aspects of the adaptability of personality among young psychologists and tolerance to uncertainty in situations of interpersonal and professional interaction. The sample consisted of 60 graduate students of psychological and psychological-pedagogical university faculties studying under bachelor's degree programs. The diagnostic complex included tools for studying the cognitive, emotional and behavioral components of socio-psychological adaptability, as well as an individual's general and interpersonal tolerance / intolerance to uncertainty. The quantitative processing of the empirical data obtained using the Spearman correlation coefficient made it possible to detect significant correlation between various components of adaptability and manifestations of tolerance to uncertainty. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the formulation of the author's approach to the structure of the construct of socio-psychological adaptability of the individual and the possibilities of diagnostic and correctional work that open up in this regard. The conducted research has shown the need for the introduction of psychological and pedagogical support programs for students of helping professions in the process of studying at the university, aimed at the development of socio-psychological adaptability of the individual in connection with tolerance to uncertainty. In conditions of increasing social and economic instability, the study of these and other factors affecting the development of professional self-awareness will optimize the process of labor socialization of young professionals.

Are Pakhtuns Ethnically Violent? Comparative Study of Patterns of Tolerance and Aggression among the Chitralis and Pakhtuns

This is a quantitative study that explores the relationship between aggression, tolerance, and ethnicity. The participating ethnic groups were university students from Chitral and Dir. The data was collected using Buss Parry Aggression Scale and Interpersonal Tolerance Scale. The data shows that there is no significant difference between Chitrali and Pakhtun students on the aggression scale. Further, there is a non-significant difference between Pakhtun and Chitrali students on tolerance scales. The study suggests more education and cross-cultural interaction that might reduce violent behaviors and promote tolerance and peace.

Predictors of Interpersonal Tolerance among School Children: A Demographic Study

The present quantitative study was designed to explore the predictors of interpersonal tolerance among school children. The population consisted of children of private and government schools. A sample of (N=330) participants was selected by using a random sampling technique. The data was collected from the participants by using an indigenously developed Interpersonal Tolerance Scale for School Children (ITSSC). Statistical analysis of data was carried out to find the relationships between different demographic variables and interpersonal tolerance. Results indicated that different predictors accounted for variance in interpersonal tolerance among school children. Some variables, including age, school type, residential area and father education, showed significant impact on interpersonal tolerance among children whereas gender, mother education, family system and socioeconomic status were not significant predictors in interpersonal tolerance. Findings contributed to understanding the role of predictors in the formation of interpersonal tolerance among children in a cultural and social context.

Толерантность к неопределенности как предиктор стратегии адаптации в условиях пандемии COVID-19 студентов-психологов

The aim of the study is to identify the correlation between tolerance/intolerance to uncertainty with coping strategies and mechanisms of psychological protection of the individual in the conditions of adaptation to situations with a high degree of uncertainty associated with the coronavirus pandemic. A positive correlation was established between tolerance to uncertainty and the protective mechanisms of “humor” and “compensation”, and a negative correlation with the mechanism of “omnipotent control”. Increasing the level of tolerance to uncertainty entails: 1) increased levels of regression and withdrawal in uncertain situations; 2) reduced readiness for systematic problem solving and the emergence of an inability to separate emotions about the situation from its cognitive solution; 3) reduced ability to enter into active opposition with uncertainty, reduced ability to humor and positive reassessment of an uncertain situation. In addition, an increase in the level of interpersonal tolerance to uncertainty leads to an increase in the defense mechanisms and used coping strategies (passive aggression, dissociation, projection, displacement, substitution, distancing, etc.), which clearly indicates the perception of an uncertain situation by such students as extremely difficult, threatening, negative. Thus, tolerance to uncertainty is a significant resource for adaptive living by a person in the conditions of uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students with a high interpersonal tolerance to uncertainty are the most vulnerable to the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The practical significance of the study is in the need to form the ability to constructive activity in conditions of uncertainty, which can be implemented in the process of training interventions. Further research may be based on considering the relationship between tolerance to uncertainty and other factors of adaptation to the conditions of uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The relevance of the study is associated with the scarcity of works on the assessment of adaptive resources of the individual in the conditions of uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Вербализация толерантности в межличностном политическом общении

The article covers the topic of features and manifestations of tolerance in interpersonal political communication. 10 reports of working group meetings and 1 report of the plenary session in the German Parliament for 2019 were selected as the language material. The issues of interpersonal communication, as well as the concept of “interpersonal tolerance” are of constant interest to research psychologists. In psychology, tolerance is often referred to as human’s personal characteristics. Based on this definition, the author of this article suggests considering tolerance as a parameter for studying the verbal behavior of a politician’s linguistic personality. The analysis scheme developed by the author includes three criteria to determine the level of tolerance-intolerance of a politician’s verbal behavior: (1) linguistic manifestations of tolerance, not directly related to political opponents; (2) a set of linguistic-stylistic markers in the opposition “political tolerance/intolerance”; (3) the type of reaction to conflictogenic situations. The analysis of selected texts, including the speeches of 6 political figures, representatives of various political parties in Germany, showed that politicians most often consciously use tolerance not related to opponents in order to create themselves a positive image and the positive image of their party in the eyes of voters, however, in conflictogenic speech situations they can exhibit intolerance towards their opponents. A tolerant/intolerant reaction to the opponent is associated primarily with politician’s temperament. In addition, the author of the article considers tolerance as a communicative norm in interpersonal political communication, while tolerance is not identified with the concept of political correctness. The main language means of verbalization of tolerance as a norm of behavior in interpersonal political communication are primarily the means of courtesy, consent and recognition of the subjectivity of one’s own opinion.