Negative Orientation Research Articles

Мораль как субъект: вариативность оценочности и трансформация смыслов (на материале электронного корпуса немецкого языка DWDS-Korpus)

The aim of the study is to determine the semantic and axiological features of morality as a subject. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the authors’ approach to analysing and describing metaphors-phrases with the common component ‘Moral’ in moral discourse. As a result of the study, it has been found that the abstract noun ‘Moral’, the basic semantic content of which is objectivity, undergoes culturally and socially conditioned changes and is able to transform its semantic content into subjectivity. Morality as a subject has an unstable status, is prone to changes in time, space and quantity. The strengthening of its semantic content is due to the use of the metaphtonymies ‘Moral siegt’ and ‘Moral sinkt’, which have the contextual meanings of UP and DOWN in their semantics, underlying the conceptual metaphors UP is STRENGTH, DOWNWARD MOVEMENT is THE LOSS OF VALUE. It has been found that in the German linguistic consciousness, there is a vector of negative orientation, while the lack of morality is a distinctive social feature of modern consumer society.

Exploring social problem-solving profiles among Hungarian high school and university students

Treating social problem-solving as a construct comprised of a number of components enables us to examine patterns formed by the components. However, variable-centered research has paid little attention to exploring these patterns to date. A person-centered approach may enable us to identify distinct profiles for groups. Our study aimed to investigate whether it is possible to establish homogeneous profiles for groups based on social problem-solving factors (positive and negative orientation, rationality, impulsivity, and avoidance). Furthermore, the study sought to explore whether there is any difference among these groups regarding self-efficacy, a fundamental component of social problem-solving. We used cluster analysis to examine social problem-solving and self-efficacy among 543 Hungarian secondary school students and 277 Hungarian university students. We identified three homogeneous groups that had shared characteristics in the two age samples (optimistic–hasty; optimistic–reflective; resigned–procrastinator). Four further groups were identified among adolescents (resigned–distancer; insecure–reflective; insecure–hasty; resigned–brooder); and an additional three among young adults (optimistic–modest; tense–hasty; tense–reflective). The relationships among the social problem-solving factors and self-efficacy differed among the profiles. Taking into account the profiles explored in this study may help identify groups that need improvement, and contribute to interventions being better suited to the needs of a particular group.

Resident-reported measurements of neighborhood characteristics: a scoping review

Abstract Purpose Because of the growing emphasis on place-based interventions to improve health, we sought to identify commonly measured, resident-reported neighborhood characteristics for use in evaluation studies. Methods A review was conducted of resident-reported neighborhood indicators in 27 published PubMed articles and eight non-academic gray literature sources. Neighborhood domains and items were evaluated across the literature to identify patterns in resident reporting on neighborhoods. Results A diverse range of survey items across reviewed literature comprised the following broad domains: physical conditions, social conditions, community resources, social agency, and neighborhood dynamics. Academic and gray literature varied in their assessments’ focus and the populations considered, with gray literature exploring a wider array of persons, such as those with disability, and positive aspects of neighborhoods. In general, there was a lack of a cohesive framework for measuring neighborhood well-being and no clear agreement on appropriate language and key definitions. Measures relevant to the elderly were largely absent from the US literature. Conclusions Most published articles on neighborhood measurement were derived from the criminology and sociology literature on the origins of violence and poverty. Their measures reflected this negative orientation. Gray literature included a broader perspective on neighborhoods and consideration of alternative populations such as the elderly and people with disability. This review’s identification of common metrics in neighborhood domains paves the way for building consolidated and standardized neighborhood measurement tools that will also fill current gaps in the literature, such as those concerning elderly residents or those with disabilities.

Personal Growth Initiative in Students in The Post-Pandemic Transition: Optimism, Internal Locus of Control, and General Self-Efficacy

Personal Growth Initiative (PGI) refers to the change process done on purpose and reflects how a person changes and develops himself throughout his life span. University students, who are in the phase of emerging adulthood, will face many demanding and challenging events, so this is inevitably an opportunity for them to develop their potential to become fully functioning people. Various factors can encourage personal growth, namely optimism, internal locus of control, and general self-efficacy; besides, socio-demographic factors such as age, birth order in the family, parent's education, parent's occupation, and the semesters already attended at university. The instrument used is the Personal Growth Initiative Scale, the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) to measure optimism, the Internal Locus of Control scale, and the New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE). Through hierarchical regression analysis, the research findings show that general self-efficacy is the strongest predictor of personal growth initiatives, followed by locus of control and optimism. In addition, the socio-demographic data that consistently shows the role of personal growth initiatives is the participants' attended semesters with a negative orientation. The participants' decreasing motivation likely caused the finding due to the increasing number of attended semesters.

Mental health and exercise habits among police students in Sweden: A three-year retrospective study

This study aims to explore police students’ self-rated mental health and physical activity levels and the relationship between them. Based on longitudinal and cross-sectional data ( N = 722), two scales on mental health orientation were developed. The scales and levels of physical activity were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, and X 2. During police education, (1) the level of physical activity decreases for men, (2) there is a decline in positive health orientation for both sexes, and (3) women report a more negative health orientation. This raises questions regarding whether “enough” is done to provide police students with sufficient conditions for improving their health.

Career flexibility and its relation to time perspective: a study with college students in the Portuguese context.

The volatility of the labor market resulting from globalization, rapid technology changes, economic competition, and the impact of events such as the Covid-2019 Pandemic, demand from vocational psychology a more refined understanding of the processes individuals face while dealing with those new challenges and opportunities, especially in uncertain contexts. Theories such as Planned Happenstance address constructs such as career flexibility, an essential skill to recognize, create and use chance events as career opportunities. Furthermore, when fortuitous events and uncertain contexts are considered for career development, it becomes relevant to understand how subjective time perspective evolves, that is how the life events and career goals are projected, accessed, valued, and organized. Given this context, the objectives of the present study are to adapt and validate a Portuguese version of the Career Flexibility Inventory and to explore the possible relationships between career flexibility, time perspective, and variables inherent to the educational context. The Portuguese version of the Career Flexibility Inventory, the Time Perspective Inventory and a sociodemographic form were answered by 1,380 students from Portuguese higher education institutions. The results indicated that the Portuguese version of the CFI has an adequate three-factor structure with good reliability indices. Some limitations regarding psychometric validity show the importance of further research to improve the measure. However, the findings contribute to theoretically and operationally deepening discussions on the multidimensionality of Career Flexibility. The results regarding the relationships between time perspective and career flexibility seem to be in line with the theoretical indicators of the variables and support the formulated hypotheses, specifically, that future orientation presents a positive correlation with active adaptation; a negative correlation with wavering, and wavering presents a positive correlation with the negative future orientation. The results partially support the hypothesis of differences on time perspective and career flexibility among students with different academic grade averages and from diverse scientific areas of study. Finally, the study advances a theoretical reflection on the different nature of career flexibility dimensions and contributes to broadening and promoting theoretical and operational discussions on the relationships between time perspective and career flexibility, which are still incipient.

The characteristics of social problem-solving among Palestinian adolescents

AbstractSocial problem-solving skills are the individual's way for better social adaptation. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate the characteristics of Palestinian adolescents' social problem-solving (Positive orientation, negative orientation, rational style, impulsive style, and avoidance style) in connection to some demographic variables (i.e. gender, age, family composition, father's education, and mother's education). As an instrument, Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-R) was applied to 410 Palestinian adolescents whose ages (12, 15, and 18 years old). The results showed that the Palestinian adolescents had the highest level of positive orientation and the least level of negative problem orientation towards solving social-problems. In addition, the finding showed that there were no differences between girls and boys in positive orientation, rational style and impulsive style, while females had a tendency towards negative orientation and avoidance style. There were no differences attributed to age in negative orientation, rational style, impulsive style, and avoidance style. However, it was found that positive orientation was prominent in 18 years old. There was no difference in adolescents' family composition in their dealing with social problems. Also, there was no difference in solving social problems attributed to the father's education. However, there was no difference in negative orientation, positive orientation, rational style, and impulsive style attributed to mother's education. However, there was a relationship between the mother who has elementary school and avoidance style.

To The Problems of the First Stage of Additional Musical Education in the Context of Russian Folk-Instrumental Performance

The article deals with the problem associated with certain negative phenomena in the field of Russian folk instruments of the first educational link in the system of additional musical education. There is a tendency to remove the classical six-string guitar from the departments of folk instruments due to attempts to give this musical instrument a special status. The inconsistency of this direction is substantiated. Finding a classical six-string guitar is confirmed precisely in the departments and departments of Russian folk instruments according to various criteria. The direction of the domestic guitar art is determined on the basis of the native fret-intonation language, the Russian mentality, and the cultural code. The article considers negative orientations of substitution by teachers of the bayan, balalaika, domra classes of specialist guitarists.

Exploring the motivations and obstacles of the public's garbage classification participation: evidence from Sina Weibo.

China has been implementing garbage classification to improve resource recycling for many years. Since garbage classification is essentially a social activity, it needs the active participation of the public. However, the phenomenon of "high practice, low effect" is widespread in most cities. Therefore, this paper uses the data from Sina Weibo to analyze the reasons for the poor garbage classification effect. First, the key factors affecting residents' willingness to participate in garbage classification are identified based on the text-mining method. Further, this paper analyzes the reasons that promote or hinder the residents' intention of garbage classification. Finally, the resident's attitude towards garbage classification is explored by the score of the text's emotional orientation, and further the reasons for the positive and negative emotional orientation are analyzed, respectively. The main conclusions are as follows: (1) The proportion of residents holding negative sentiment towards garbage classification is as high as 55%. (2) Residents' positive emotions are mainly caused by the public's sense of environmental protection inspired by publicity and education, and the incentive measures taken by the government. (3) The main reasons for negative emotions are imperfect infrastructure and unreasonable garbage sorting arrangements.

Effects of an integrated safety system for swivel seat arrangements in frontal crash.

Objective: Autonomous vehicles (Avs) have paved the way for the arrangement of swivel seats in vehicles, which could pose a challenge to traditional safety systems. The integration of automated emergency braking (AEB) and pre-pretension (PPT) seatbelts improves protection for a vehicle's occupant. The objective of this study is to explore the control strategies of an integrated safety system for swiveled seating orientations. Methods: Occupant restraints were examined in various seating configurations using a single-seat model with a seat-mounted seatbelt. Seat orientation was set at different angles, from -45° to 45° with 15° increments. A pretension was used on the shoulder belt to represent an active belt force cooperating with AEB. A generic full frontal vehicle pulse of 20mph was applied to the sled. The occupant's kinematics response under various integrated safety system control strategies was analyzed by extracting a head pre-crash kinematics envelope. The injury values were calculated for various seating directions with or without an integrated safety system at the collision speed of 20mph. Results: In a lateral movement, the excursions of the dummy head were 100mm and 70mm in the global coordinate system for negative and positive seat orientations, respectively. In the axial movement, the head traveled 150mm and 180mm in the global coordinate system for positive and negative seating directions, respectively. The 3-point seatbelt did not restrain the occupant symmetrically. The occupant experienced greater y-axis excursion and smaller x-axis excursion in the negative seat position. Various integrated safety system control strategies led to significant differences in head movement in the y direction. The integrated safety system reduced the occupant's potential injury risks in different seating positions. When the AEB and PPT were activated, the absolute HIC15, brain injury criteria (BrIC), neck injury (Nij), and chest deflection were reduced in most seating directions. However, the pre-crash increased the injury risks at some seating positions. Conclusion: The pre-pretension seatbelt could reduce the occupant's forward movement in the rotating seat positions in a pre-crash period. The occupant's pre-crash motion envelope was generated, which could be beneficial to future restraint systems and vehicle interior design. The integrated safety system could reduce injuries in different seating orientations.

Incremental validity of the contrast avoidance model: A comparison with intolerance of uncertainty and negative problem orientation.

This study examined the incremental validity of the Contrast Avoidance Model (CAM) in predicting generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms when compared against well-established constructs in the GAD literature: intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and negative problem orientation (NPO). In this study, 185 students (108 of whom endorsed clinical levels of GAD symptoms) completed questionnaires to assess for all constructs. GAD symptoms were regressed on measures of contrast avoidance (CA; Contrast Avoidance-General Emotion and Contrast Avoidance-Worry Questionnaires; Llera & Newman, 2017) tendencies in addition to measures of IU and NPO in separate analyses. Commonality analyses explored the unique versus overlapping contributions of each factor in explaining GAD symptoms. In all models, CA was a significant predictor after controlling for demographic variables (age, gender, race, and ethnicity) and both IU and NPO. This was also true when excluding CA items referencing worry. All variables contributed unique explanatory power in the prediction of GAD. Results provide evidence of the incremental validity of the CAM as a model of GAD.

Contrast avoidance prospectively mediates effects of fear of emotional responding, negative problem orientation, and sensitivity to low perceived control on generalized anxiety disorder symptoms

The Contrast Avoidance Model (CAM; Newman & Llera, 2011) has been well established in the literature on the etiology and maintenance of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Research has investigated other factors that may also characterize GAD, such as fear of emotional responding, negative problem orientation (NPO), and negative beliefs about control; however, these have yet to be explored within the context of the CAM regarding maintenance of GAD symptoms. The purpose of this study was to explore the predictive relationship between the above-mentioned factors and GAD symptoms, mediated by contrast avoidance. Participants (N=99, 49.5% of whom scored in the upper range on GAD symptoms) completed a series of questionnaires across three time points, each one week apart. Results indicated that fear of emotional responding, NPO, and sensitivity to low perceived control predicted CA tendencies a week later. CA tendencies then mediated the relationship between each predictor and GAD symptoms in the following week. Findings suggested that known vulnerabilities for GAD predict coping with distressing internal responses via sustained negative emotionality (such as through chronic worry) as a way to avoid negative emotional contrasts. However, this coping mechanism itself may maintain GAD symptoms over time.

Intercultural communicative competence in higher education through telecollaboration: typology and development

This study aims to analyse intercultural communicative competence, understood as the individual’s ability to effectively and appropriately develop communication and behaviour, when interacting in an intercultural context. In this study, the Behavioural, Affective and Cognitive Dimensions, and their sub–dimensions, are considered by using videoconferencing as a tool for telecollaboration in Higher Education. These sub–dimensions are observed according to their positive and negative orientation (facilitating or inhibiting). The objectives of the current study are to analyse the dimensions and sub–dimensions distribution, to assess the incidence of the typology of generic and specific topics, and to assess the over time communication evolution. Content analysis of communications between university peers was carried out and we undertook a percentage frequency index. The results show behavioural communications to be in the majority, followed by affective and, finally, cognitive communications. Communications with a negative aspect are almost absent from this study. MANOVA was performed to investigate differences between typologies of topics (generic/specific) in dimensions. This research founds statistically significant differences in Affective Dimension. ANOVAs were conducted to observe if there are differences in the development over time of Behavioural, Affective and Cognitive Dimensions of intercultural online communications. There was a significant effect over time in Affective and Behavioural Dimension. The present study finds expressions that show a positive attitude towards communication, as well as interest in and an effort to maintain it. We can conclude that, in Affective Dimension, where generic topics enhance communication, while educational topics inhibit it. However, a sustained evolution over time has not been found, rather a significant incidence depending on topic themes.

Hot-topics cross-propagation and opinion-transfer dynamics in the Chinese Sina-microblog social media: A modeling study

On social media platforms, hot topics often contain several pieces of related information that can influence internet users, generating either positive or negative opinion orientation. Some of them will choose to retain or change their original opinions after exposure to multiple related messages. To describe the opinion-transfer transient and collective behaviors in this scenario, this paper proposes an opinion-transfer susceptible-forwarding-immunized (OT-SFI) information cross-propagation model. Real multiple information in messages with opinions obtained from the Chinese Sina microblog is used for data fitting to illustrate how model parameters can be estimated and used to predict the accumulative numbers of users with a particular view. The study attempts to relate changes in group views in the network to initial opinion distribution and individuals' opinion choices at the macro level. Furthermore, the model parameters at the micro level are used to measure the probability of “retention” and “reversal” of views in events, as well as the extent to which the masses are influenced by new information views. The result illustrates that the viewpoint distribution of the initial message and the opinion selection of the new message opinion leaders play crucial roles in promoting attention to the topic and driving for a desired collective opinion.

How an Interest in Mindfulness Influences Linguistic Markers in Online Microblogging Discourse

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the linguistic markers of an interest in mindfulness. Specifically, it examined whether individuals who follow mindfulness experts on Twitter use different language in their tweets compared to a random sample of Twitter users. This is a first step which may complement commonly used self-report measures of mindfulness with quantifiable behavioural metrics.MethodA linguistic analysis examined the association between an interest in mindfulness and linguistic markers in 1.87 million Twitter entries across 19,732 users from two groups, (1) a mindfulness interest group (n = 10,347) comprising followers of five mindfulness experts and (2) a control group (n = 9385) of a random selection of Twitter users. Text analysis software (Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count) was used to analyse linguistic markers associated with the categories and subcategories of mindfulness, affective processes, social orientation, and “being” mode of mind.ResultsAnalyses revealed an association between an interest in mindfulness and lexical choice. Specifically, tweets from the mindfulness interest group contained a significantly higher frequency of markers associated with mindfulness, positive emotion, happiness, and social orientation, and a significantly lower frequency of markers associated with negative emotion, past focus, present focus, future focus, family orientation, and friend orientation.ConclusionsResults from this study suggest that an interest in mindfulness is associated with more frequent use of certain language markers on Twitter. The analysis opens possible pathways towards developing more naturalistic methods of understanding and assessing mindfulness which may complement self-reporting methods.

Effect of propionyl group on birefringence and wavelength dispersion of propionylated cellulose acetate optical compensation films

Propionylated cellulose acetate (PCA) with different propionyl substitution degrees (DSPr) was synthesized, and the corresponding optical films were prepared by solution casting. The birefringence and its wavelength dispersion of PCA films stretched at 10 °C above and below the glass transition temperature (Tg) with different draw ratios (DR) were studied. The introduction of propionyl group at different substitution sites present different contribution to birefringence and its wavelength dispersion. The propionyl group at C-2 and C-3 sites have a larger positive orientation birefringence with stronger normal wavelength dispersion, while that at the C-6 site shows a smaller negative orientation birefringence with weaker normal wavelength dispersion compared with the acetyl group. Compared with CA film, the introduction of the propionyl group weakens the orientation birefringence of PCA film. With the increase of DSPr from 0.023 to 0.303, the occurrence of propionyl substitution only at the C-6 site turns to C-2, C-3 and C-6 sites and the wavelength dispersion of in-plane birefringence (Δnin) decreases. When DSPr is further increased to 0.537, the Δnin and out-of-plane birefringence (Δnth) of PCA films at different DR show a very weak wavelength dispersion with the relative horizontal curves. Current results indicate that when the substitution degree of the propionyl group and acetyl group is suitable, the wavelength dispersion of PCA film can be eliminated.

Time perspective and orientation of teachers with different attitudes to time

The article with the involvement of empirical data reveals the problem of the temporary organization of the life and activities of teachers.
 Subject of research: characteristics of the time perspective and orientation of teachers with time freedom, dependence, infantilism, as types of relation to time.
 Purpose of research: peculiarities of the time perspective and orientation of teachers with a different attitude to time.
 Methods and objects of research: the respondents were 174 teachers teachers of secondary schools. They used a psychodiagnostic complex, which includes author's developments the "Scale of subjective attitude to time" and the "Time" questionnaire, as well as the "Time Perspective Questionnaire" (F. Zimbardo).
 Main results of research: it has been established that teachers with temporary infantilism are characterized by a "negative past and orientation towards the future". They are characterized by a harmonious temporal orientation they strive to move into the future, using the resources of the past, but in the present. Teachers with temporary dependence are distinguished by a "positive past and ascetic present". In a temporary orientation, teachers with this attitude to time are more focused on the future ("live" them) than on the present and past. Teachers with temporary freedom are characterized by a temporary perspective distinguished by a "fatalistic ascetic present with an orientation towards the future". Nevertheless, in a temporary orientation, teachers focus more on the past than on the present and future, trying to use the resources of past experience to develop themselves and their potential.

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of Psychosocial Assessment Tool Oncology Version.

Children diagnosed with cancer and their families may not be able to overcome the effects of cancer diagnosis. Because there may be risk factors for some psychosocial problems. It is important to evaluate these risk factors and plan early interventions for risks such as depression, anxiety, suicide, and cessation of treatment. Psychosocial Assessment Tool was adapted to many languages. This study aimed to conduct the Turkish language adaptation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool oncology version in families of 2- to 18-year-old children with newly diagnosed cancer. The steps used in the cultural adaptation of the scale were content validity, construct validity, criterion-related validity, surface validity, standard deviation and item analysis, internal consistency analysis, and test-retest reliability. We used the following scales for receiver operating characteristic analysis and correlations: the Pediatric Quality of Life Scale, the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, and Negative Problem Orientation Questionnaire. The reliability of Psychosocial Assessment Tool was strong [Kuder Richardson-20: 0.84], and the KR-20 values of the subdimensions ranged from 0.524 to 0.798. The Psychosocial Assessment Tool was moderately correlated with Pediatric Quality of Life Scale and Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. Most families (49.4%) were classified in medium-risk category (targeted), 34.9% in low-risk category (universal), and 15.7% in high-risk category (clinical). The study confirms that the Turkish version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool is a valid and reliable scale and could be used in pediatric oncology units for psychosocial evaluation and interventions in families of children with cancer.

ВПЛИВ ЧАСОВОЇ ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ТА ОСОБИСТІСНИХ РИС НА ПСИХОЛОГІЧНЕ БЛАГОПОЛУЧЧЯ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ БІЖЕНЦІВ У ЄВРОПІ

Background. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to a sharp increase in the number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe. Due to the war and the subsequent need to adapt to new socio-cultural conditions, the mental health of this population is particularly vulnerable. People who have been forced to leave their country experience significant stress and are prone to developing symptoms of anxiety and depression. While psychopathology in this context has been well researched, protective factors that could potentially contribute to a better adjustment of Ukrainian refugees in the new environment have been less frequently studied. Accordingly, this study aims to fill this gap by examining the role of time perspective and personality traits in influencing the psychological well-being of Ukrainian refugees. Methods. A sample of 599 Ukrainian refugees from different European countries was studied using three key instruments: the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, short version (ZTPI-15), the Big Five Personality Inventory, short version (BFI-10), and the Singer-Wheeler Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS). Correlation and hierarchical regression analyses were used to determine the relationships between these constructs. Results. Both time perspective and personality traits were shown to predict subjective well-being significantly. In particular, refugees who demonstrate greater openness, emotional stability, and friendliness report higher levels of life satisfaction. Similarly, positive orientations toward the past and future were associated with increased well-being, while negative orientations were associated with decreased well-being. In contrast, conscientiousness, extraversion, and fatalistic orientation to the present were not significant predictors of subjective well-being, which is at odds with some existing literature. Conclusions. These findings emphasize the importance of considering both time perspective and personality traits in understanding the psychological well-being of Ukrainian refugees. They also point to the potential benefits of interventions to develop adaptive time perspectives and positive personality traits. Further research is needed to develop and evaluate such interventions.

Рефлексивное отношение к профессии студентов-психологов с разными типами мотивации

The article contains a description of the characteristics of reflexive behavior of psychology students with different motivational complex describing readiness for professional activity. The structure of psychological readiness contains motivational, cognitive, operational and emotional components, the greatest value of which for the formation of a positive attitude to the profession is usually allocated motivational. The main purpose of the study was to study the distinctive characteristics in the emotionally positive / negative and active / passive attitude to the profession of students with different motivational complexes. The study sample consisted of 133 graduate students of psychological specialties of the Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogy of Omsk State Pedagogical University. The groups of students with pronounced internal motivation, external motivation of positive and negative orientation are determined, the motivational complexes of students are also determined as a combination of these motives in varying degrees of their severity. In accordance with the purpose of the study, it was revealed that subjects with a predominance of external motivation (with an intermediate and unfavorable motivational complex) have similar indicators of emotional attitude to the profession and an active position in its acquisition. In the practical part of the study, the testing method was used. The results of the study allowed us to determine the main characteristics of psychology students in the process of forming their psychological readiness for professional activity in the process of studying at a university. The use of mathematical statistics methods made it possible to identify differences both in motivational complexes and in the attitude of students to their future profession. The results help to identify the main directions of further research within the framework of the problem of formation of psychological readiness of psychology students for professional activity in modern conditions of the educational process.