Personal Qualities Research Articles

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND CAREER LONGEVITY OF ELITE LATVIAN ATHLETES

In recent years, sports psychology researchers have shown a growing interest in exploring various facets of sports careers, career transitions, the personal qualities profile of athletes who achieve peak sports performance, and the existing models and distinctions within career stages. This research aimed to examine the link between the mental qualities and skills and the sports careers of elite Latvian athletes and to seek potential differences dependent on sports career stages, level of qualification, and gender. The research was done among 109 elite athletes from Latvia aged 17 to 40, practicing 19 sports – 71 men and 38 women. For the purposes of the research, the subjects were divided into groups according to two criteria: 1) depending on the different stages of their sports career and 2) depending on the type of development of their sports career. The research methods included: Latvian personality survey (LPA-v3, Perepjolkina et al., 2011); Sports et al. (SMTQ; Sheard et al., 2009), adapted for Latvian conditions by Astaficevs et al. (2020); Psychological Performance Inventory Alternative version (PPI-A; Golby et al., 2007), adapted for Latvian conditions by Astaficevs et al. (2020.); General et al. (GSE; Schwarzer & Jerusalem, 1995), adapted for Latvian conditions by Astaficevs et al. (2020); Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports (PSIS-R5), adapted for Latvian conditions by Fernāte Andra, 2008. The obtained results revealed some differences in the personal profiles of the Latvian athletes depending on the stages and type of their sports careers, level of qualification, and gender. We found higher results along the factors conscientiousness, honesty and modesty, and the lowest results along the factor neuroticism among the elite athletes. We found significantly higher values of the mental skills: anxiety control, concentration, mental preparation, motivation, self-confidence, and control among the men.

Социальное взаимодействие как универсальная компетенция бакалавра менеджмента: сущность и содержание

The article reveals the essence and content of social interaction as a fundamental core of universal competence, which is essentially important in the activity of a future bachelor in the field of management and administration. On the basis of the analysis of scientific, pedagogical, psychological and sociological sources had been revealed the features of the formation of the targeted competence of a student as a subject of self-realization in teaching, research, practice-oriented activity in the environment of higher education. It was described the developing potential of humanities disciplines actualising a set of comprehensive knowledge, skills, abilities and creative abilities of students. It was shown the indicators of formation of universal competence of social interaction from the position of scientific and pedagogical approaches. It is demonstrated how the experience of social interaction acquired in higher education becomes a means of effective business communication and interpersonal relations for students, enriching the content-functional aspects of his professionalism and personal qualities, establishing the basic foundations of communication humanism in personnel management, in solving disputable and conflict situations. It is proved that the ability to build effective social interaction is an integral part in achieving the set goals of a successful career of future bachelors of management and administration.

Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Hipertensi dan Diabetes Mellitus Melalui Promosi Kesehatan di UPT Puskesmas Alianyang Kota Pontianak

The number of people with chronic diseases in Indonesia, especially hypertension and diabetes mellitus, continues to increase, including in the Pontianak City area, West Kalimantan. Alianyang Community Health Center, Pontianak City, is one of the basic health facilities that implements the Chronic Disease Management Program. The problem experienced by patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus is a decrease in quality of life due to the disease they suffer. One of the causes of a decrease in a person's quality of life is a lack of knowledge and motivation in implementing a healthy lifestyle. Health promotion in the form of education on healthy lifestyles needs to be provided directly to patients and to prolanist cadres of the Alianyang Health Center. The targets of this activity are patients and prolanist cadres of the Alianyang Health Center. The activity aims to provide information to patients and prolanist cadres regarding efforts to improve the quality of life of hypertension and diabetes mellitus patients. The method used is health promotion through educational videos and leaflets. The results showed that there were changes before and after the delivery of health promotion, namely that the average participant experienced an increase in knowledge between the pre-test and post-test, namely 63.33 and 79.17 respectively. Evaluation of activities through questionnaires showed that participants felt the material presented was very interesting and participants gained new knowledge through the educational media provided.

Роль Совета обучающихся в управлении образовательной организацией

The purpose of this research is to study the role of the Student Council in the management of the educational organization. The article analyzes the main tasks, the place in the structure of the educational organization, the formation and functionality of the Student Council, as well as interaction with representatives of the administration of the educational organization. The possibilities of improving the work of the Council of Students and increasing its effectiveness in the management of an educational organization are being determined. The impact of membership in the Council of Students on the personal qualities of students is revealed. The results of a survey of students on the importance of the Student Council and their possible role in it are presented. The possibilities of practical application of this research are to conduct seminars or trainings for members of the Student Council in order to increase their competencies and effective work, raise awareness among the administration of the educational organization, as well as create recommendations for improving the work of the Student Council.

Symbolic Signs of the Eye Concept in English Language View of the World

The article deals with the symbolic meanings and cultural meanings associated with the concept “eye” in the English linguistic picture of the world. On the basis of a comprehensive analysis of lexicographic sources, phraseology, paremi, artistic discourse and corpus data a wide range of symbolic features of this concept is revealed. To achieve the purpose of the article a number of methods were used: linguocultural, paremiological, linguistic and linguistic-stylistic analysis, as well as the analysis of artistic discourse. It is established that the concept "eye" in English linguoculture symbolizes a “window” for comprehending the inner world of a person and reflects ideas about soul, emotions, personal qualities. At the same time, eyes are metaphorically associated with perception, aesthetic pleasure, inspiration, insight, but also greed, sinfulness, threat and cruel retribution. The revealed richness and ambivalence of symbolic meanings are explained by the cultural significance of the concept “eye” in the English tradition, its deep roots in Christianity, paganism, folklore, literature and art. The symbolism of eyes represents the national values of the English — the search for truth, love of beauty, thirst for knowledge, but also negative features that require attention. It is concluded that the concept “eye” is one of the main codes of English linguoculture, embodying the originality of the national worldview through metaphorical conceptualization of the most important “window” for cognition of reality.

Possibilities of the academic discipline «Pedagogy» in the development of critical thinking of students – future teachers

The article provides the author’s definition of the concept of «teacher critical thinking.» The potential of the academic discipline «Pedagogy» is revealed in the formation of critical thinking of students – future teachers. The possibilities of lectures and seminars in the development of critical thinking of students at a pedagogical university are outlined. Lectures allow you to demonstrate manifestations of critical thinking in the professional activities of a teacher: mechanisms for choosing methods, techniques, means of teaching and education, ways of constructing lessons and extracurricular activities. Seminar classes contribute to the development of students’ ability to detect the supra-situational problematic nature of a pedagogical situation, the formation of intellectual and personal qualities necessary for making pedagogical decisions. The logic of how students solve pedagogical situations is proposed, which contributes to the formation of critical thinking of future teachers: 1) orientation of students in the situation (analytical process), which becomes the starting point for determining the pedagogical task (constructive process); 2) obtaining information about the teenager (analytical process), on the basis of which the process of interaction with the teenager is organized (constructive process); 3) analysis of the achieved results (analytical process), leading to the determination of directions for further activities (constructive process). Examples are given of the formation of critical thinking of students – future teachers at lectures and seminars in the academic discipline «Pedagogy».

Technology of formation of professional subjectivity of the future teacher

The article considers the issues of forming the professional subjectivity of future teachers. The article presents an analysis of the literature on the studied issues related to the subjectivity of the student (works by A.V. Beloshitsky, E.N. Volkova, A.V. Gvozdeva, M.V. Isakov, A.D. Kariev, L.G. Maidokina, etc.). Taking into account the specifics of the conditions of vocational pedagogical education, the author’s definition of the professional subjectivity of the future teacher was proposed, which is considered as a complex integrative personality quality that allows the future teacher to make an independent professional choice, plan, organize and evaluate his activities and the activities of students. The article examines the technological aspects of the formation of professional subjectivity of students-teachers. The theoretical and empirical substantiation of the technology of formation of professional subjectivity of future teachers in the process of mastering the content of pedagogical disciplines was presented. The issues of development of pedagogical technologies reflected in the works of V.P. Bespalko, M.V. Klarin, G.K. Selevko, V.A. Slastenin and others were considered. The article describes the components of the developed technology: the conceptual part (philosophical ideas of the subject and the subjectivity of personality, concepts of formation of professional subjectivity of a future specialist, etc.), the substantive part (goals of technology implementation and the content of education), the procedural part (a set of stages, organizational forms and teaching methods used educational technologies). The article also describes the implementation of the stages of technology for the formation of professional subjectivity of future teachers in the process of mastering the content of pedagogical disciplines by students (preparatory, activity, reflexive). The results of the implementation of technology for the formation of professional subjectivity of future teachers in experimental work are presented.

Examining the Role of Mindfulness in Alleviating Death Anxiety

Death anxiety, defined as strong worry and concern about death and dying, can have a substantial impact on a person's mental health and quality of life. This study investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness activities in reducing death anxiety by encouraging a present-focused and welcoming mindset. Mindfulness, which includes essential features such as observing, describing, responding with awareness, being nonjudgmental, and remaining nonreactive, is thought to lower the intensity of death dread through improved emotional control and cognitive processing. The study investigates how mindfulness promotes a more balanced and less reactive approach to existential problems. Mindfulness activities teach people to examine their thoughts and feelings without judgment, narrate their experiences in a non-evaluative manner, act with heightened awareness, and create an attitude of acceptance and non-reactivity. This strategy can reduce the avoidance and denial that are commonly linked with death dread, allowing for a more healthy processing of mortality-related ideas. The study's findings indicate that people who practice mindfulness on a daily basis have lower levels of fear about death. These strategies serve to shift the focus away from future- oriented anxieties and towards present-moment sensations, lessening the cognitive and emotional load of death-related thoughts. The study emphasizes the therapeutic potential of mindfulness-based therapies in clinical settings and advocates for their incorporation into mental health treatment regimens to address death anxiety and other existential issues. Individuals who cultivate a conscious approach to death may increase their psychological resilience, enjoy more emotional stability, and acquire a deeper sense of inner peace. The findings of this study highlight the value of mindfulness as a potent strategy for reducing death anxiety and promoting general mental well-being.

Личность в истории российского следствия: пример А.Ф. Балмина

The article highlights the main milestones of the biography and professional path of one of the best investigators of the Soviet period of the Mordovian ASSR – Alexei Fedorovich Balmin. The research methods include observation and interviewing. The methodological approach is a legal and anthropological one, which helps to identify the role of the individual in state and legal processes and public life. The effective functioning of State legal institutions, including law enforcement agencies, is determined by the professionalism, business and personal qualities of their employees.

Mengenal Self-Confession dalam Pribadi Berkarakter

This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a literature review or literature study type of research. The aim of this research is to collect information or scientific papers by describing existing phenomena related to self-confession and personal character. The results of this research show that self-confession can influence a person's personal character, where self-confession has a negative side that will arise from a student's behavior.

A Sleep Health Education Intervention Improves Sleep Knowledge in Social Work Students

Introduction: Social workers, the largest group of mental health clinicians in the United States, play a pivotal role in mental health promotion. Despite the importance of sleep for mental health, there is no empirical research on sleep education interventions for social workers. Method: We designed an online sleep health education intervention to equip social work students to promote healthy sleep practices among their clients. An interdisciplinary team of experts devised the 90 min intervention using an empirically supported behavioral change theoretical model (COM-B). The intervention discusses multi-level factors that impact sleep and emphasizes considerations for health disparities in populations commonly served by social workers (e.g., unhoused populations, clients with substance use disorders, etc.). We assessed sleep knowledge, sleep quality, and acceptability using survey and focus group data. Results: Ninety social work students (92.2% female, 38.8% non-Hispanic white) completed pre- and post-intervention assessments. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in sleep health knowledge and their personal sleep quality. Quantitative and qualitative data revealed perceived usefulness for social work practice. Conclusions: A short online sleep education intervention can improve sleep health knowledge, offering a practical method to expand social workers’ understanding of healthy sleep promotion that can be readily implemented in clinical training and practice.

Development of a Tool to assess the Nursing Students’ Perception Regarding Characteristics of Nursing Teachers as their Role Model

Education is a bipolar process. It combines the educated with the educator, the immature with the mature, the learner with the learned, or the pupil with the teacher. The personality of the educator modifies the personality of the educed. The purpose of this study was to develop and valid a tool to assess nursing students’ perception regarding characteristics of nursing teachers as their role model. A Modified Delphi technique was opted for the development of Nursing Students’ Perception tool. Total four Delphi rounds were carried out with experts for the finalization of Nursing Students’ Perception Tool. Self structured Nursing Students’ Perception Tool was administered to 100 B.Sc. nursing Ist Year students who were studying in selected nursing institutions of Punjab by using multi stage sampling technique. Reliability of tool was ensured by internal consistency. Value of Cronbach’s (Unstandardized) and Split half was 0.93. The Nursing Students’ Perception Tool was found to be statistically highly reliable and feasible. Most of (81%) nursing students perceived that it is very important for a nursing teacher to have a good personal qualities and thorough knowledge. Whereas only 15% of students from selected Nursing Institutions of Punjab believed that these characteristics should be essential for nursing teachers to become a role model and few (4%) of them was in favor that their role model needs to possess personal qualities, knowledge, teaching, interpersonal and evaluation skills as well as clinical competencies. The students have identified their role model as knowledgeable, skilled teacher, clinically competent and a best evaluator.

A model for developing the readiness of future teachers to design a psychologically safe environment

During the period of paradigmatic changes in the life of society, there is a growing trend of uncertainty, which determines emotional tension, increased levels of aggression and anxiety. The dynamism and transitivity of social processes determine the choice of strategy for social behavior and human development in situations of unpredictability and complexity. In these conditions, the problem of creating psychologically comfortable conditions for the comprehensive development of an individual, his/her security in the process of interaction between subjects of the educational process, which requires teachers to be prepared to design and create a psychologically safe educational environment, acquires special significance. In this regard, the research problem lies in the scientific substantiation and practical development of a model for developing the readiness of future teachers to design a psychologically safe environment. The goal of the research is to develop a model for developing the readiness of future teachers to design a psychologically safe environment. The methodological basis of the research is represented by a set of methods of analysis, modeling, design, and experiment.The results of the research: various approaches to the content of a future teacher’s readiness to design a psychologically safe educational environment have been analyzed; the structural components of readiness have been identified, the criteria and indicators of its formation have been determined. A model has been designed for developing the readiness of a future teacher to design a psychologically safe educational environment.Key conclusions: the relevance of the problem of developing readiness to design a psychologically safe environment in the process of professional training of future teachers is due to modern social transformations; The model for the formation of readiness is a set of target, content-procedural, technological and evaluative-reflective components, focused on the formation of motivation in teaching activities, improving the design competence of future teachers, and developing personal and professional qualities of future teachers.

A just personality as a component of humanistic utopian pedagogical thought in Volga Bulgaria of the late XII – early XV centuries

The relevance of the research lies in the fact that the medieval utopian humanistic pedagogical thought in Volga Bulgaria, reflected in the poem «Kyyssai Yusuf» by the enlightener Kul Gali, has not yet been fully revealed. In this regard, the research problem is to reveal the personal characteristics of the ruler of a humane society, which interested people of all times, but found a solution only in the utopia of medieval enlighteners. The goal of the research is to reveal the humane personal qualities necessary for a ruler to organize a utopian humanistic society, which medieval educators dreamed of and described in their didactic works, including the Bulgar poet Kul Gali. The methodological basis of the study is represented by the use of methods of comparison, induction and deduction, analysis and synthesis, generalization and abstraction.The research results: the study reveals the features of utopian humanistic pedagogical thought, at the center of which is the construction of a just society, which requires a person with a number of positive qualities, which were described in detail by the poet-educator Kul Gali in his poem «Kyyssai Yusuf».Key conclusions: the utopian humanistic pedagogical thought in Volga Bulgaria, described by the medieval poet-enlightener Kul Gali in the poem «Kyyssai Yusuf», is inextricably linked with the positive personal characteristics of the ruler, thanks to which justice, legality, equality, respect, love, mercy, sufficient food supply, etc., reign in society.

The peculiarities of setting goals in geriatric rehabilitation

Aim. To determine the peculiarities of setting SMART goals in geriatric rehabilitation. Materials and methods. Materials of scientific publications and international guidelines on the organization of rehabilitation; methods of data analysis, systematization and generalization were used. Results. Age-related physiological changes in the body of older people combined with their own life experience and individual personality qualities require special approaches to setting goals in geriatric rehabilitation. When setting goals in geriatric rehabilitation, certain problems may arise: patients may feel that their opinion is not sufficiently taken into account, and difficulties in understanding what exactly they expect from the rehabilitation process; specialists may have doubts about the ability of older patients to formulate realistic goals; not all patients seek an active role in the goal-setting process. To solve these problems, members of the multidisciplinary team can use certain tools: the use of language that is understandable for the patient in discussions; determination of the patient’s role in setting goals; achievement of a balance between the patient’s wishes and capabilities; demarcation of goals to better achieve them. Directly, the process of setting goals can be presented as a process consisting of three stages: introduction, goal setting, summary and clarification of goals. The authors consider in detail the actions that must be performed by members of the multidisciplinary team at each stage. The use of a three-step algorithm for forming goals can help specialists better interact with the patient and better form the goals of the rehabilitation cycle. Conclusions. The article highlights the problems that arise when setting goals in geriatric rehabilitation; tools for solving these problems and a three-stage goal formation algorithm, which allows increasing the efficiency of interaction with the patient to achieve the SMART goals set have been proposed.

The Impact of Moral Learning on Students’ Morality at Islamic Junior High School Baiturrahman Teluk Kuantan

Moral education has a significant role in shaping the noble character of students. Good morals reflect a noble personality and are the foundation for a dignified civilization. However, many students’ morals still do not follow what is expected in the field. Therefore, this research aims to find and analyze how Islamic Junior High School Baiturrahman Teluk Kuantan builds the noble character of students through moral education. The research method used by the author is a qualitative approach to deepen the understanding of noble character through moral education. These methods can involve interviews, observations, and documentation. Based on the results of the research show that Islamic Junior High School Baiturrahman Taluk Kuantan emphasizes the importance of moral education or character education in developing personality and noble character in students, which includes the development of positive qualities such as honesty, responsibility, respect, tolerance, kindness, and in the end can bring positive benefits to the Islamic Junior High School Baiturrahman extended family.

Формирование характеристик самоактуализирующейся личности у студентов медицинского вуза

<p>Improving the quality of physician training includes the development of professionally important qualities during the period of study at a university. Psychological and pedagogical support for medical university students has not been sufficiently developed and is rarely implemented. The work is aimed at studying the formation of the qualities of a self-actualizing personality among medical university students. The authors developed and substantiated a model of psychological and pedagogical support for the formation of a complex of personal protective skills for future doctors. The authors presented the results of an empirical study obtained on a sample of 180 5th year medical university students with specialties in General Medicine and Dentistry (90 people – experimental group participating in the experimental program, 90 people – control group). The researchers used the self-actualization test technique of E. Shostrom in adaptation of L.Ya. Gozman and M.V. Crozat. The results obtained indicate that indicators of the characteristics of a self-actualizing personality change statistically significantly after participation in the experimental program. These studies can be used as an effective means of professional development for future and practicing doctors.</p>

P-730 A feasibility study of the impact of the level of exposure to ambient air pollutants on outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies

Abstract Study question What is the impact of air pollution exposure on outcomes for couples having IVF treatment? Summary answer Environmental exposure to high levels of air pollutants may negatively influence IVF outcomes with potential implications for fertility treatment. What is known already Air pollutants are harmful substances in the atmosphere that have adverse effects on human health. Increased levels of air pollutants have been associated with respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disease, and increased morbidity in humans across all age groups. Existing evidence suggests that increased exposure to air pollutants may adversely affect fertility. The relationship between air pollutants and IVF outcomes remains poorly understood. Study design, size, duration This was an ethically approved prospective observational feasibility study conducted over a two-year period. Ten couples due to undergo an IVF cycle were recruited from a fertility centre in the UK. Environmental exposure to ambient air pollutant for particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and 10 micron size was measured using portable AirBeam monitors over the course of two weeks from commencement of the ovarian stimulation regime. Participants/materials, setting, methods Eligible participants were those aged 18-35 years old, undergoing fresh IVF, with a good ovarian reserve and ability to provide informed consent. Data of interest included: BMI, age, parity, ethnicity, smoking status. IVF data included: number of oocytes retrieved, embryo quality and cycle outcomes. AirBeam device data was extracted, analysed and correlated with IVF outcomes. Participants feedback was sought for qualitative input for future studies. Main results and the role of chance Total of 28,269 data points of ambient air pollutant data for PM 2.5 and 10 micron size were recorded amongst the ten participants. One participant was exposed to significantly high air pollutant levels during ovarian stimulation on certain days (PM2.5 - 81.06 µg/m³ and PM10 - 154.48 µg/m³) compared to standard annual air pollution level for the UK of 25 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 40 µg/m³ for PM10. Two women did not have embryo transfer due to embryo arrest. Of those who had transfer, 50% (n = 4) had positive pregnancy tests however three experienced early pregnancy losses. At the time of writing there was one ongoing single viable pregnancy. On correlation of air quality data with clinical outcomes, the one participant who exhibited fluctuant very high exposure levels to the measured air pollutants, had unexpected low fertilization rate (20%) with IVF and no transfer due to embryo arrest. Of the nine participants returning the questionnaire feedback, all but one rated it acceptable to most acceptable to carry the device around. The main barrier was the size of device and battery life. All respondents were willing to recommend others to participate in a future similar study confirming feasibility to recruit. Limitations, reasons for caution As a feasibility study, with a limited sample size, our findings should be interpreted cautiously. The small cohort limits the generalisability of our results. Further research with larger sample sizes is required to validate our findings. Wider implications of the findings Understanding the impact of air pollutants on IVF outcomes is important for developing evidence-based guidance and interventions to optimise fertility treatment efficacy. Our study demonstrates the feasibility of personal air quality monitoring and emphasises the necessity for larger scale research and the practicality of pollutant exposure measurements in fertility treatments. Trial registration number REC reference: 21/NE/0233 IRAS project ID: 294240. Theramex BIRTH Grant

Опросник академической компетентности студентов

<p>The results of the development and standardization of an academic competence questionnaire are presented. The method is based on the understanding of academic competence as a complex of independently developed personal qualities, abilities and skills that ensure the success of educational activities in conditions of its variability during higher education. The theoretical model includes 6 structural and content components (academic motivation, self-organization of educational activities, emotional self-regulation, skills and abilities to work with information, proficiency in oral and written language, communication skills), presented at 3 levels of generality and freedom of transformation (reproductive, reflective, functional). Based on the results of Study 1 (N=199), the preliminary version of the questionnaire was reduced from 144 to 69 items. Comparing the results of successful and unsuccessful students confirmed predictive validity. External criterion validity using the contrast group method is based on comparison of groups of undergraduate and graduate students, correlations with self-organization and academic motivation questionnaires (AMS). Study 2 (N=355) demonstrated a relatively acceptable fit of the data to the theoretical model based on confirmatory factor analysis, consistency with educational experience questionnaire scales. The internal consistency of the scales was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha indicators based on data from studies 1 and 2. Descriptive statistics for Study 2 are provided. Standardization is proposed based on percentile values, because the distributions of values for most scales differ significantly from normal.</p>

Moral Identity Development Among Emerging Adults in Media: A Longitudinal Analysis

ABSTRACT This longitudinal study examines changes in the moral identity of 48 emerging-adult U.S. college graduates in media-related fields from their first year after college to three years later as they progressed into early work life. Results from four moral psychology survey instruments reflect significant shifts in moral reasoning, relativistic thinking and idealism, coupled with stability in personality traits and character strengths. A fifth instrument found largely positive assessments of workplace ethical climate. The findings suggest that emerging adulthood is an important time for the development of a robust professional moral self that is characterized by growing maturity in moral judgment that intersects with a foundation of character developed through a variety of influences before, during and after college. Findings have significant implications for young practitioners entering the workplace, media managers working with them, and media pedagogy.