SPIRITUAL SELF-REALISATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS: STRONG PERSONALITY TRAITS AND DEVELOPMENTAL FEATURES
Abstract
The article explores the phenomenon of spiritual self-realization among students pursuing a degree in psychology. Spiritual self-realization is viewed as an essential aspect of their personal and professional development. The study examines the features of the formation and development of spiritual self-realization and analyzes key personal characteristics that may contribute to this process, particularly character strengths.The article presents the results of an empirical study on the relationship between spiritual self-realization (transcendence) and the personal traits of psychology students.The methodological basis of the study included the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) by K. Peterson and M. Seligman, and the Dispositional Hope Scale by C. Snyder (ukrainian adaptation by H. Laptieva and O. Vlasova). Transcendence is interpreted as a manifestation of spiritual self-realization and includes such character strengths as appreciation of beauty and excellence, gratitude, optimism, humor, and a sense of meaning in life.Among the majority of respondents, transcendence was formed at a medium or low level (61,3%) and at a high level in 38,7%. Correlation analysis revealed statistically significant positive relationships between spiritual self-realization and several personal traits, particularly dispositional hope (r = 0,613), wisdom (r = 0,593), creativity (r = 0,475), leadership (r = 0,451), and Justice (r = 0,452), all at the level of significance (p < 0,01). Additionally, other significant correlations were identified, which are discussed in detail in the article and represent valuable empirical findings that offer prospects for further research into the phenomenon of spiritual self-realization among youth in the context of professional training.
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