Features of formation of constructive life position of air transport specialists

Abstract

Abstract The importance of the formation of a constructive life position of air transport specialists, on whom the safety of life of passengers depends, is actualized. The psychological meaning of the concept of “personality life position” and its main vectors, including activity-passivity, constructiveness-destructiveness, spirituality-lack of spirituality, negativity-positivity, selfishness-collectivism, morality-immorality, etc. are considered. The main personality characteristics that influence the development of a constructive life position are identified, including: value orientations and motives, life goals and meanings, attitudes towards altruism and optimism, ability to predict the future and make life decisions, choice of strategy for achieving goals, ability to self-determination. The conceptual model of formation of a constructive life position of air transport specialists is presented. To identify indicators and characteristics that affect the process of formation of a constructive life position, the main strategies for achieving personality goals are studied: passive strategy; active-rigid strategy; active-plastic strategy; mixed strategy. The selection of diagnostic tools is made, and the results of empirical research, which showed that modern young men and women need psychological and pedagogical assistance in determining their own constructive life position as a basic, which leads to the feeling of happiness and life satisfaction are presented. Conclusions are made, according to which the process of formation of a life position of the personality of an Aviation University student should be focused on a constructive direction. This presupposes the urgent need to create in higher educational institutions favorable psychological and pedagogical conditions for preparing young people for the development of a constructive life position.