Scientific Bulletin "Modern Psychology" is an academic journal of the Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology of Yerevan State University. The bulletin aims to promote research in the study of psychological science, focusing on the main pillars of the field of psychology and interdisciplinary sciences.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILES OF STUDENTS MAJORING IN HUMANITIES: CLUSTER ANALYSIS
In this study, we define the psychological profiles (PP) of students in the humanities (SHF) of Armenia and Germany. The objective of this work is to empirically identify stable clusters that differ in the degree of anxiety, self-esteem and motivation of students. The hypothesis of the study is that in the Armenian and German samples of SHF there are clusters that differ in the stability of the emotional background, expressed anxiety and motivational types. The study involved 600 SHF (300 from Armenia, 300 from Germany); the average age in Armenia was 23 years, in Germany - 32 years. The STAI, Budassi S.A. and the academic motivation technique of Gordeeva L.G. and Osin E.N. were used. The data were processed using the methods of correlation, variance and cluster analysis. The results of the study showed that SHF of Armenia are dominated by a high level of anxiety, while SHF of Germany are more characterized by extrinsic motivation. Cluster analysis identified four stable PPs: emotionally stable, flexibly motivated, anxious-dependent, and uncertain-contradictory. The findings confirm the relationship between anxiety, self-esteem, and motivation, as well as the importance of intrinsic motivation for successful adaptation of the SHF.
Copyright (c) 2025 Violeta Mosinyan-Meier, Hrant Avanesyn https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
FORMALIZED HANDWRITING ANALYSIS AS A COMPLEMENTARY TOOL IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Forensic psychological assessment demands a comprehensive, scientifically grounded approach capable of capturing both explicit behavior and implicit psychological dynamics. This article explores the role of formalized handwriting analysis as a structured projective method that complements traditional tools within a multimodal forensic framework. The approach relies on standardized definitions, measurable handwriting parameters, and statistical modeling to translate observable motor patterns into psychologically meaningful indicators. By focusing on measurable or at least quantitatively assessed handwriting features, such as spatial layout, pressure, speed, form, rhythm, and variability, the method provides access to implicit emotional and cognitive dynamics that are often inaccessible through self-report or structured testing. Its unobtrusive and natural character makes it particularly effective in forensic contexts, where examinees may consciously attempt to regulate or distort self-presentation. Although empirical validation remains an ongoing process, each application contributes to the refinement and confirmation of model reliability. Case-based analyses demonstrate that handwriting indicators can align meaningfully with expert psychological judgments and behavioral observations, while occasional discrepancies help refine interpretation and promote diagnostic caution. Through methodological triangulation, this approach supports the integration of implicit and explicit data, enhancing both the depth and the objectivity of forensic conclusions. Formalized handwriting analysis, when applied within a multimethod design, supported by AI-methods and interpreted by qualified professionals, offers an additional layer of insight into personality structure and behavioral regulation. Its systematic and transparent use reinforces the scientific validity and legal defensibility of expert psychological evaluations, contributing to more comprehensive and credible forensic assessments.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yury Chernov, Ruben Aghuzumtsyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF OLDER ADULTS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
In contemporary digital society the psychological well-being and social integration of older adults are increasingly connected to their attitudes toward digital technologies and their skills in using them. This study aims to analyze the psychological impact of digital technologies on individuals aged 65 and above, focusing on psychological adaptation, social health, and cognitive functions. The study was conducted in 2024-2025, involving 150 participants aged 65-85 years. Results indicate that active use of digital technologies can have both positive and negative psychological consequences, depending on the intensity of use, motivations, and level of social support. Key findings show that moderate use contributes to maintaining cognitive activity and strengthening social connections, while excessive or uncontrolled use can lead to stress, anxiety, and social isolation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Anna Nadoyan, Anahit Stepanyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE INFLUENCE OF ESG METRICS ON INVESTOR BEHAVIOR AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS THROUGH THE LENS OF MENTAL HEURISTICS
Investor decision-making is often shaped by research of a range of financial and non-financial parameters of the investee company for predicting investment profitability, understanding future risks and challenges associated with the product or market as a whole, creating a mental image/profile of the company with its advantages and disadvantages. Psychological research from the 1970s and on allowed us to conceptualize real-world decision-making (DM), understand the limitations of human information processing and the influence of personal cognitive, emotional features bounding our rationality, yet allowing us to make optimal decisions. The research gave us an understanding of cognitive mechanisms of heuristics and biases, which somewhat simplify the complex informational flow and optimize the process of mental analysis, yet can create some systematic errors or skewed perceptions of the situation or a sense of overconfidence. This study explores how ethical considerations function as heuristics in guiding investment behavior, particularly in the context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance. Drawing from behavioral finance theory, we hypothesize that ethical reputation acts as a cue that influences perceived trustworthiness, and depending on the intentions of the investor (fast gain or slow grow) can affect their decisions differently. Using a sample of 37 investors, we conducted a mixed-methods study combining decision-making and mental heuristics profile and personal DM factors with the self-perceived effectiveness of investment behavior and proneness to consider ESG metrics. The results demonstrate that long-term investors systematically utilize ESG data and, through the lens of heuristics and biases (the interconnection yet to be researched), impact DM. Ye,t considering ESG metrics important, the investors did not necessarily perform ESG information-seeking behavior. These findings highlight the intersection between ethics and cognitive processing in financial contexts. Ethical cues appear to serve as intuitive filters in investment judgments, suggesting that proper ESG reporting and communication may significantly shape market behavior through psychological channels.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arevik Heboyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
MOTIVES OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AMONG ARMENIAN YOUNG ADULTS
The article discusses the results of the research of Armenian young adults’ motives of consumer behavior. The process of developing a questionnaire for identifying consumer motives is presented. The peculiarities of consumer motives’ expression among young people are analyzed and interpreted. According to the study, the consumer behavior of young adults is primarily directed by internally oriented motives. Though, in consumption situations externally oriented motives are less involved in the behavior.
Copyright (c) 2025 L.S. Sargsyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE ROLE OF FAMILY ENVIRONMENT IN PREDICTING ACCULTURATION STRATEGIES
Family environment, particularly family dynamics, plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ self-concepts, which in turn influence the development of their ethnic identity. Ethnic identity can affect how immigrants perceive both their heritage culture and the host culture. If individuals relate positively to their family, they are more likely to value their family culture, while negative family experiences may result in the rejection of their family culture. These familial experiences can also extend to influence interpersonal relationships outside of the family. A positive identification with one’s own culture is often associated with more positive interactions with other cultures. This study revisits primary archival data on family environment and acculturation, providing a reinterpretation of the results through the lens of an updated literature review. It is hypothesized that the family environment can influence acculturation strategies such that more positive experiences lead to more positive acculturation strategies, and conversely, negative experiences may lead to more negative acculturation experiences. Analysis of the data partially supports these hypotheses, indicating that participants who reported more conflictual experiences with their family tended to reject their family heritage culture and adopt more stressful acculturation strategies, such as the marginalization strategy. However, a positive family environment was not a significant predictor of acculturation strategies. Additionally, age and years residing in the U.S. were examined as control variables. The discussion explores the implications of the findings in the areas of individual and family therapy.
Copyright (c) 2025 George Gharibian https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL NEUROTICISM
Research of neuroticism nowadays increasingly touches upon the social aspect of psychological sciences. The level of expression of neuroticism affects not only a person’s well-being but also has a certain influence on an individual's self-esteem, ability to freely communicate, and self-realization in society. In this article the problem of neuroticism is considered from the social-psychological point of view, special attention is paid to the manifestation of social neuroticism among immigrants, with special importance on research on social neuroticism in conditions of change of social environment and adaptation to new social conditions is emphasized. It was found that among immigrants, the level of neuroticism correlates with the level of satisfaction with the profession and has certain gender differences in the intensity of correlations. Negative correlations were found between the degree of professional satisfaction and low self-esteem in the group of men (-799**), depression in the groups of men (-869**) and women (-797***). The practical significance of the work also lies in the social significance of the study, the results of which can be supplemented by studies on the characteristics and manifestation of social neuroticism among various age groups of immigrants and other social groups in society.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rafik Petrosyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF DETERMINATION OF PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
In recent years, the number of patients suffering from psychosomatic disorders has sharply increased, as evidenced by both doctors, psychologists and psychotherapists. Psychosomatic disorders are complex and multifaceted phenomena, which are based on both psychological and somatic processes. Historically, various researchers have proposed many models and concepts in an attempt to explain the relationship between mental states and physical symptoms. So, for example, in the 5th century BC, Socrates argued that there is no physical illness separate from the mental, and Plato said: “A big mistake is made where physical and mental illnesses are treated by different doctors. After all, the body is inseparable from the soul.” Hippocrates considered illness not a punishment from the gods, but a violation of hygiene rules, the result of an incorrect lifestyle and environmental conditions. If doctors believe that the causes of the disease are factors such as genetics, viruses, bacteria and other biological factors, psychotherapists assign an important role to psychological factors: a person’s lifestyle, his experiences, psycho-emotional state. The purpose of this article is to study psychological factors in the formation and occurrence of psychosomatic disorders. Key psychoanalytic, characterological, neurophysiological, and integrative theories that have helped lay the foundations for understanding psychosomatic disorders are reviewed.
Copyright (c) 2025 Vanane Mirzoyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE IMPACT OF PERSONAL MATURITY ON FAMILY STABILITY
This article discusses the impact of psychological traits and personal maturity on family stability. The family, being the most significant institution in society, is where a person’s identity is formed and developed. The influence of the family on the development of personal identity is immense, especially in the context of communication dynamics and parenting styles, which shape individual behavior, emotional health, and psychological well-being. These, in turn, are crucial factors for forming a stable and strong family. Family stability is greatly influenced by the social environment, economic factors, and the cultural characteristics of society. A key role in building harmonious and stable family relationships is played by personal maturity, which is a lifelong, ongoing process of self-development. One component of personal maturity is considered to be a person's ability to form and live within a family. Many psychologists argue that family stability, as a problem, depends on the ability to overcome cohabitation challenges, and in this context, the issue of individual maturity is often overlooked. There arises a need to determine how personal maturity and family relationships are interconnected and what patterns they follow. A study was conducted on the psychological maturity and personal traits of individuals who have been married for a long time and those who are divorced. This research made it possible to identify key components of personal maturity that affect family stability. The article also addresses the development of criteria for personal maturity across various scientific and psychological approaches. It presents several theoretical perspectives on family and personal maturity and offers a comparative analysis of contemporary approaches. The study reveals that married individuals demonstrate a higher level of goal orientation, characterized by a stable, conscious, and consistent pursuit of desired outcomes. Goal orientation encompasses the ability to set objectives, plan their achievement, and overcome both internal and external obstacles. This trait is closely linked to the perception of life’s meaning and reflects an individual’s psychological maturity. Additionally, the research identifies lower levels of self-awareness among divorced participants. Since self-awareness—formed through reflection on one’s behavior and experiences—is a key indicator of personal maturity, its development may play a crucial role in maintaining family stability. Overall, the findings suggest that traits associated with personal maturity significantly influence the sustainability of marital relationships and can be further developed. These results open avenues for future research into the psychological factors that contribute to the preservation or dissolution of family bonds. The observed trends resulting from the study may indicate the presence of certain personal characteristics that can influence the stability of marital relationships. The research will contribute to the formation of approaches aimed at developing personal factors that support family stability.
Copyright (c) 2025 Anna Aleksanyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE ROLE OF WRESTLERS INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC IN COMPETITIVE ACTIVITY
The article examines the role of individual psychological characteristics of wrestlers in their competitive performance. The study involved 45 Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestlers (aged 18-32), divided into three groups based on their qualification level. Using standardized psychological assessment tools, the research revealed significant differences in emotional stability, self-control, anxiety, aggression management, and motivational orientation between highly qualified and novice wrestlers. The results showed that highly qualified wrestlers demonstrate higher levels of emotional stability, courage, and self-control, along with lower levels of anxiety and tension. They predominantly display instrumental aggression as a means of gaining competitive advantage, while beginners show more reactive aggression. The ratio of achievement motivation to failure avoidance motivation also differs significantly between qualification groups. Correlation analysis confirmed significant relationships between psychological characteristics and competitive performance indicators. The findings can be used to develop individualized psychological preparation programs for wrestlers, taking into account their personal characteristics, with special attention to emotional stability, self-control, aggression management, and optimization of motivational orientation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ira Poghosyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
UNDERSTANDING MARKET NARRATIVES: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS
Market narratives - collectively shared stories and economic discourses - significantly influence investor behavior, market sentiment, and asset pricing dynamics. The concept of narrative economics, pioneered by Robert Shiller, underscores the importance of understanding the propagation and impact of these narratives, particularly in today's digital era, where social media and digital news rapidly disseminate market stories. Despite the acknowledged importance, systematic identification and analysis of market narratives pose significant methodological challenges. Narratives are inherently subjective, dynamically evolving, and often embedded within large volumes of noisy textual data. This complexity complicates efforts to pinpoint narrative emergence, measure their influence on financial markets, and differentiate meaningful signals from market noise. This article addresses the critical challenges associated with the scientific identification and analysis of market narratives. We explore interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating insights from behavioral finance, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning to offer robust frameworks for narrative detection and assessment. The study critically reviews and evaluates methods including Structural Vector Autoregressions (SVARs) with narrative restrictions, redescription mining, storytelling algorithms, narrative mapping, news clustering, and textual analysis. Using empirical case studies, particularly focused on Microsoft Corporation, the effectiveness of each technique is analyzed, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations. Our research proposes a hybrid analytical framework that combines news clustering, narrative mapping, and advanced NLP techniques for improved narrative coherence, enhanced thematic clarity, and effective sentiment analysis. By advancing the science of market storytelling, this approach provides investors, analysts, and policymakers with actionable insights, enhancing their ability to anticipate market shifts, manage financial risks, and maintain market stability.
Copyright (c) 2025 Davit Hayrapetyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
CASHLESS SOCIETY: THE MAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL FEATURES
Banks worldwide provide applications that help customers manage money transfers and their financial affairs as cashless payment methods become more common. ArCa serves as the Republic of Armenia's unified payment system which enables most markets to accept non-cash transactions. Even though there is a worldwide movement to minimize cash transactions financial systems continue to heavily rely on cash. The research examines how age and employment status affect Armenians' payment practices and cash usage patterns. While earlier studies found no gender-based differences in payment preferences they showed older generations and specific demographics like rural inhabitants prefer cash payments. The study employed a questionnaire administered to roughly 300 participants who ranged in age from 18 to 58 and included both employed and unemployed individuals. The study results were evaluated against existing surveys that document payment behavior patterns. The research shows electronic payment methods are preferred to cash mainly by younger demographics which supports Rogers' innovation diffusion theory emphasizing attributes such as relative advantage and technological compatibility. Respondents aged 41 on average preferred cash payments while the youngest group with an average age between 26 to 30 opted for mobile payment apps for tasks like utility bill payments and phone charging because these payment systems seamlessly integrated with their smartphone usage. Employment status also influenced preferences: People without jobs who receive cash-based benefits like pensions tended to use cash whereas working people chose card payments. Respondents who preferred cash transactions demonstrated confidence in digital payment systems through their use of applications for paying utilities. The research illustrates Armenia's progress toward a cashless economy as payment behaviors evolve with age and employment alongside technology adoption provides valuable predictions about future payment system choices.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nvard Petrosyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL PREREQUISITES OF THE FORMATION OF ETHNIC IDENTITY AND MENTALITY OF THE INDIGENOUS ARMENIAN POPULATION OF ARTSAKH
The article discusses several psychological features in the formation of national identity, mentality, and core beliefs, using the example of Armenians from Artsakh. Based on research conducted with individuals born and living in Artsakh over the past three decades, it identifies the historically and culturally rooted factors that, according to the author, have a significant impact on the formation of national identity, national consciousness, and thought processes in times of crisis. As noted by Armenian and foreign researchers, since ancient times, the people of Karabakh have been known for their bravery, courage, resourcefulness, resilience, honesty, incorruptibility, and unwavering loyalty in their behavioral choices. Nature and history in Artsakh have shaped a community belonging to the Armenoid anthropological type, one that, spread throughout the world, can be easily recognized by its dynamism, self-sacrificing bravery, inclination toward courage, resilience that borders on tenacity, convictions that verge on stubbornness, and a patriarchal approach in family life. These admirable traits of the people of Artsakh seem to embody the ancient Armenian virtues. Passed down through generations, these human qualities have hardened and shaped the unique and distinctive character of the Armenian population of the region.
Copyright (c) 2024 Վիտյա Յարամիշյան https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
INVESTIGATION OF ASSESSMENT OF THE ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
The purpose of this article is to present to the professional community the level of knowledge of students about the protection and strengthening of health and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle (HL) determined by the questionnaire survey. This article presents the results of an empirical study conducted to assess students' attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. The object of the study was: students’ ideas about the concepts of “health” and “healthy lifestyle”, and their attitude towards these phenomena. The study was conducted using a questionnaire survey, in which 67 students of the Armenian-Russian (Slavic) University took part. The completed questionnaire included 15 questions related to attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. The questionnaire data were processed by generally accepted methods of mathematical statistics. Based on the above, the article presents the results of a study related to the level of value attitude of young people towards their own health and a healthy lifestyle. The conclusions of this research are related to the determination of the level of value attitude of the young generation to their own health, to a healthy way of life, to physical activity and the main assumptions related to it.
Copyright (c) 2024 Sahak Hovhannisyan, Armen Grigoryan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
FEATURES OF APPLICATION OF MACHINE LEARNING TOOLS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN'S DRAWINGS
The article presents an analysis of the features of the application of projective methods for testing the psychological state of children, as well as a pilot experiment on the implementation of machine learning tools for the psychological assessment of their drawings. These issues must be considered comprehensively, since most methods of psychological assessment and, in particular, projective technologies impose special requirements for reliability and validity, and also require special training and professional competence for their interpretation. The goal of the research project is to use digitized drawings created by internally displaced children of Nagorno-Karabakh as a tool to identify and assess their psychological state using machine learning methods. We believe that this approach can provide valuable insights into the mental well-being of children affected by the conflict and can serve as a diagnostic tool in times of economic and humanitarian crisis. The proposed feature extraction approach in psychological assessments identifies key visual elements such as object size, color, and spatial relationships that provide insight into emotional and cognitive states. Therefore, the application of machine learning techniques, and in particular feature extraction, classification, clustering, and the use of large language models (LLMs), offers a transformative approach to the psychological assessment of children's drawings. Using neural networks (NNs) for feature extraction, these models can automatically detect important visual elements such as line intensity, shape proportions, color use, and symbolic objects. This automated extraction reduces the subjectivity and variability associated with traditional manual interpretation, improving the accuracy and scalability of assessments. Furthermore, classification and clustering algorithms provide structured ways to group children's drawings based on similar psychological themes, allowing for more objective analysis.
Copyright (c) 2024 Hrachya Hovhannisyan, Hrant Avanesyan, Arman Babayan, Yenok Hakobyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
ADAPTIVE MECHANISMS UNDER CONDITIONS OF CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO EXTREME STRESS IN THE CIVILIAN POPULATION
The article is dedicated to analyzing the adaptation of civilians under conditions of prolonged and continuous traumatic stress caused by armed conflicts. The relevance of this research stems from the fact that most existing studies focus on the adaptation of soldiers and veterans, leaving a significant gap in understanding how civilians cope with ongoing stress in conflict zones. The article reviews studies examining adaptation and resilience among the civilian population experiencing continuous stress. The literature review confirms that the duration of exposure to traumatic events is a crucial factor in determining the level of adaptation and resilience. It also highlights that prolonged exposure to extreme factors has a cumulative effect on mental well-being, increasing the risk of developing depression, anxiety disorders, and reducing resilience. The article emphasizes the lack of research dedicated to the adaptation of civilians and substantiates the need for further studies in this area. Such research will provide a deeper understanding of adaptation processes under long-term extreme conditions and facilitate the development of effective psychological support programs for civilians living in conflict zones.
Copyright (c) 2024 Anastasiia Shumarova https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
DEVELOPING THE THEORETICAL RESOURCE MODEL FOR REFUGEE STUDENT INTEGRATION
In 2023, more than 100,000 Artsakh residents were forced to leave their homes and were forcibly displaced to the Republic of Armenia. Adaptation of forcibly displaced people to a new environment and integration into society is one of the primary research issues facing us today. The process of adaptation and integration of Artsakh residents is endowed with a number of features, which are determined by a number of objective and subjective factors. Several conceptual models of refugee integration have been developed in science and practice. In this article, we discuss some key models. Taking into account that the forced displacement of Artsakh residents, unlike many existing examples, has some peculiarities, and also there are no universal models of integration of refugee students, we developed and proposed a resource-based model of integration of refugee students. In this model, we have identified personal and environmental factors that, breaking into the resource base of the refugee person, condition the efficiency of integration. Among personal factors, we consider two groups of factors. The first is the group of socio-economic and demographic factors. The second group of personal factors is psychological, in which we consider personal perceptions and evaluation of possible risks and dangers. Environmental factors include refugees' participation and citizenship and rights of a person. According to our proposed approach, these factors are reflected in the resource environment of the refugee personality. According to our approach, the core of a student’s resource environment is a person's time perspective and also we emphasize being in the educational process as the most important resource in the integration process. The next resource is a person's perception and assessment of their own level of well-being.
Copyright (c) 2024 Davit Hayrapetyan, Anna Hakobjanyan, Narine Mirzoyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
EXPERT ASSESSMENT OF THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF THE RESCUERS
The professional work of rescuers is of crucial importance in emergency situations, where the efficiency of rescue operations and the safety of both rescuers and victims directly depend on their professional competences. The purpose of this investigation is to study the key professional qualities and skills that are necessary for the effective professional activity of rescuers. 28 experienced rescuers with 10 or more years of professional experience took part in the research. The expert survey method was used to study important professional qualities of rescuers. This method was applied using a questionnaire method.15 specific skills and qualities were extracted, which were gathered in groups of professional abilities, personal traits and social skills. According to the results, the most important characteristics for a successful rescue operation is a low level of anxiety, team leadership and management skills, physical training and endurance. The study also revealed personal qualities and social skills of rescuers’ profession, showing the importance of effective communication, leadership and teamwork. These results point out the issue of technical competencies giving priority to the development of personal and social skills at the same time. While hard skills can be acquired through training, the development of social skills and improvement of certain personal traits requires constant effort. Focusing on the development of interpersonal relationship, teamwork and stress management, organizations can improve the professionalism and effectiveness of their rescue teams.
Copyright (c) 2024 Karine Hakobyan, Lusine Stepanyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
CHANGES IN SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS OF THE MODERN SOCIETY IN THE CONDITIONS OF DEMOCRACY
The article is about the society that appeared in this new social situation due to democracy, which is facing drastic changes and which brings with it not only the need for the restructuring of the society, the introduction and operation of new social institutions, but also the cultural, socio-psychological support of the society. need for change. Complex shifts in the social and spiritual life of society take place, which lead to a change in the socio-psychological basis of society and a transformation of human existence. These new democratic conditions, to a greater or lesser extent, also affect the nature and content of human relations, as well as the manifestation of behavior. Since civilization is based on the vital needs of a person, they are also an incentive to make human life more active. A democratic society becomes multi-faceted and alternative, and such a moral and psychological atmosphere is created, when a person not only does not feel cultural inferiority, but also becomes a being more adaptable to the new lifestyle and lifestyle. A person does not indicate a social affiliation, but also characterizes a certain worldview, way of thinking and lifestyle. The purpose of the research is the socio-philosophical and psychological analysis of the basis of social reality and the problems of making modern challenges viable in the conditions of democracy.
Copyright (c) 2024 Nelli Alaverdyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KING'S CHARACTERISTICS AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN ARMENIAN FAIRY TALES
Our research shows that fairy tales can be considered as a source of formation of primary social beliefs formed in society about objects, people, relationships, trust, well-being and other phenomena. The purpose of this article is to investigate and study the description of the king's (as a leader) characteristics in the Armenian fairy tales, as well as to investigate the coefficient of emotional wellbeing of the fairy tales. Research data suggests that there is a connection between a leader's positive image and emotional well-being.
Copyright (c) 2024 Elina Asriyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE PROBLEM OF CHILDHOOD IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN CHALLENGES IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
The article presents certain small parts of the results of our research and the approaches of various specialists on the following issues: what changes by age stages have occurred in the cognitive sphere of the child, in particular, in thinking, social behavior, emotional-volitional sphere, what positive and negative consequences they can have lead in the process of socialization of the individual, is there a need and in what directions to transform the education system, the methodology of the learning process in order to adapt them to the development and age-related changes of the modern personality, manage these developments, ensure successful and active socialization of the individual? In particular, the changes occurring at primary school age in the cognitive, emotional-volitional spheres, and social behavior of the child were presented (аlthough the study also covers preschool and adolescence). The research was conducted through observation, interviews, questionnaires and tests. Children of preschool and school age, teachers, and specialist teachers took part in the research. In the article, we also talked about Internet addiction of primary schoolchildren and its negative consequences from the point of view of their socialization. Our research proves that children of the 21st century have surpassed their peers of previous generations in overall rates of development, the number of new psychological characteristics, the characteristics of their manifestations and general abilities. However, we do not consider it advisable to evaluate these changes only from a positive point of view, since there are a number of psychological and pedagogical problems that we discussed in detail in the article.
Copyright (c) 2023 Srbuhi Gevorgyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
EMDR AS A WAY TO CORRECT THE ACTUAL MENTAL STATES OF STUDENTS DURING THE EXAMINATION SESSION
The article presents the results of a study of the application of the method of desensitization and processing by eye movement and its effect on the unfavorable mental states of students during the examination session.The purpose of the study: to identify the possibilities of changing the actual conditions of students using the method of desensitization and processing by eye movement.The following tasks are highlighted : 1) to conduct a theoretical and bibliographic analysis of literary sources devoted to the problem of actual mental states; 2) to determine the actual mental states of students during the examination session; 3) to identify the effectiveness of the method of desensitization and processing by eye movement in the regulation of unfavorable mental states of students.As a result of the conducted research, we made the following conclusions: DPDG is a fast and effective method that in a short period of time allowed to reduce the intensity of such emotions and feelings as fear, anger, tension and anxiety. The effect of using the method of desensitization and processing by eye movement allowed to increase the level of vitality, efficiency, improve well-being, reduce the impact of stress, reduce the level of tension, get out of a state of fatigue and satiety, as evidenced by the obtained data of primary and secondary testing.
Copyright (c) 2023 Victoria Gavrilova, Svetlana Ivashko https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY WAR (BY THE EXAMPLE OF THE 2020 ARTSAKH WAR)
The article presents work aimed at identifying the psychological problems of families who suffered from the 44-day war in Artsakh, and their post-war social and psychological rehabilitation. Psychological support was provided to 50 families living in different regions of Armenia. The families were classified according to these criteria: families with wounded soldiers, families of war victims, forcibly displaced families. For 6 months, in-person and long-distance psychological support was provided to 130 people. Both individual and group support was provided. The main method of work was a psychotherapeutic conversation. An eclectic approach was applied. Psychological support had 3 main directions, since we dealt with different problems: trauma, loss, displacement. The author's model of psychological rehabilitation of military personnel, created in 2020 from their own experience of working with the wounded during and after the war, was applied. It consists of 6 stages: desensitization, transition from thoughts to emotions and bodily sensations, activation of resources, anchoring, new history, socio-psychological recovery. The work was performed within the framework of cognitive-behavioral, rational, gestalt, humanistic, existential, logo-, photo- and sedative therapy. Body-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, positive and polyvagal therapies were used to relieve emotional stress, verbalize feelings and strengthen positive thoughts of family members of the wounded. With families of the war victims, the farewell ritual of A.B. Kabikenova "Koshtasu", which includes 6 techniques built on a combination of existential and gestalt therapy: gratitude, asking for forgiveness, resentment, love, farewell, lesson. Work with displaced persons had the following focus - to survive negative life events, overcome the crisis of personal identity, adequately assess their own situation, adapt to a new environment, form psychological stability. In the course of the work, a number of psychological problems of the wounded, their families, families of war victims and displaced persons were revealed. As a result of psychological support, it was possible to face traumatic experience, verbalize and discharge emotions, reflect on their own experiences, mobilize resources, develop skills to manage emotions, rethink life, mitigate the ontological crisis, expand the time perspective, stimulate prospective motivation, activate coping mechanisms, psychologically readapt to the conditions of life, provide post-traumatic personal growth.
Copyright (c) 2024 Marine Mikaelian https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN THE PERCEPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CRISIS BY EMPLOYEES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF RA LABOR MARKET)
In recent years the role of psychological safety in organizations has been studied by authors(A. Edmondson(1999, 2014, 2019); A.Carmeli, D. Brueller, J. Dutton(2008); A. Carmeli, R. Reiter-Palmon, E. Ziv(2010); W.A. Kahn(1990); B. Sanner, J. Bunderson(2013)) and organizations’ management teams. It has a significant impact on a number of processes within organization. The aim of this work is to study the possible influence of psychological safety on the process of employee perception of organizational crises and their readiness to overcome it. According to results, there is a positive correlaton between these two variables, a relationship in which if one variable increases the second one increases as well. As a result, in psychologically more safe environment employees have positive attitude towards organizational crises and are better positioned to deal with them. The usage of the data from this study will enable the leadership team to develop effective management approaches for managing pre-crisis and crisis situations and maintain a high level of employee engagement.
Copyright (c) 2024 Anahit Gevorgyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
A REVIEW OF HOW THE USE OF CHATGPT IN LEARNING AFFECTS STUDENT WELL-BEING
This article provides a review of the current relations between using ChatGPT for learning and student well-being. ChatGPT is an AI-based chatbot that can be used to assist students in their learning. It can provide personalized learning recommendations, answer questions, and offer feedback on assignments. However, the impact of using ChatGPT on student well-being can vary depending on several factors. Firstly, the design and implementation of ChatGPT can affect the student's experience. If the chatbot is poorly designed or implemented, it can cause frustration or confusion, which can negatively impact the student's well-being. On the other hand, a well-designed chatbot that is easy to use and provides helpful feedback can enhance the student's learning experience and overall well-being. Secondly, the student's perception of ChatGPT can also affect their well-being. If the student views ChatGPT as a helpful tool that enhances their learning experience, it can lead to positive emotions and a sense of accomplishment. However, if the student sees ChatGPT as a replacement for human interaction or as a means of surveillance, it can lead to negative emotions such as anxiety or fear. Lastly, the role of ChatGPT in the overall learning environment can also impact student well-being. If ChatGPT is used as a supplement to traditional teaching methods and provides additional support, it can enhance the student's learning experience and improve their well-being. However, if ChatGPT is used as a replacement for human teachers or as the sole means of learning, it can lead to a sense of isolation and disconnection from the learning experience. This article analyzes the impact of using ChatGPT on student well-being depending on several factors such as design, implementation, perception, and role in the overall learning environment. When designed and implemented well, and used as a supplement to traditional teaching methods, ChatGPT can enhance the student's learning experience and improve their well-being.
Copyright (c) 2023 Zheyu Song https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
PERSONAL QUALITIES IMPORTANT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF THE MODERN MIDDLE LEVEL MANAGER
The peculiarity of this level of management lies in the fact that the middle level manager is the organizer and supervisor of the process of implementation of decisions and actions taken by high-level managers. The modern management system, along with rapid changes in socio-economic conditions, also makes special demands on the middle level manager. In the conditions of modern imperatives, the focus of attention is on the issue of matching the characteristics of managerial activity and the psychological qualities of the manager, which can be the basis for effective activity and professional development. The professional development of middle-level managers is determined by a unique combination of important professional psychological qualities, namely: emotional intelligence, thinking, voluntary self-regulation, social-communication knowledge. The conducted research works provide an opportunity to state that conscientiousness, self-regulation of behavior, and creativity are important personal qualities for a modern middle level manager. Creativity is also characteristic of middle level managers: it is above average among middle level managers. It means that we can talk about such important professional qualities of a modern middle level manager as conscientiousness, control of behavior and creativity.
Copyright (c) 2024 Ani Khachatryan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
SIGN-SYMBOL Ψ: CULTIVATING PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND PROFESSIONALIZATION IN PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION
It is considered the possibility of using the sign-symbol Ψ in work with psychology students from the point of view of their familiarization with the profession. The issue of professionalization of the student is touched upon, it is proposed to pay special attention to one of the main “components” of professionalization - professional identity (PI). The matter of student professionalization is addressed, with a suggestion to give notable focus to a primary aspect of this process - professional identity (PI). The discourse revolves around the potential to cultivate this professional identity using a broad educational pedagogical approach. It highlights the significance of creating and putting into action inventive concepts that establish a constructive path for enhancing professional identity among psychology students. The potential capacity for the psychological influence of the professional symbol ψ on a student-psychologist is supported by an "evidence base." The theoretical perspectives of researchers concerning the significance of symbols and signs for individuals, particularly in relation to their impact on the mind and psyche are examined and discussed. The rationale behind using the term sign-symbol in relation to ψ is justified, as there is a potential transformation of a sign into a simbol and vice versa in a student’s perception, depending on his sence of belonginig to the profession. There is a connection at the theoretical level between PI and such a psychological phenomenon as “personal meaning” A study was conducted with psychology students. The structured interview method, as well as the conversation method, is used as the main research method. The purpose of the study was to find out the influence of the process of creating by students their own symbol ψ on their attitude towards ψ in the context of the formation of a sense of belonging to the profession.Thematic tasks were presented, the solution of which made it possible to draw certain conclusions. The study reveals that the process of creating the symbol ψ fosters a sense of belonging to psychology among psychology students. Additionally, it is obseved that the creative act of designing one’s personal ψ contributes to the formation of a sense of satisfaction among psychology students. The influence of the symbol ψ on the formation of PI is confirmed the leading tendency among students to percieve the significance of ψ for psychologists as “identificational” and “ideological” is revealed. The symbol of ψ is considered as a “catalyst’ that initiates the process of PI formation in a psycholoogy student. The use of psychology symbol ψ is suggested to be implemented in a phased work with psychology students at the initial stage of their education. This aims to introduce them to the profession and enhance the effectiveness of the professionalzation process.
Copyright (c) 2024 Elena Muradyan, Mariam Manukyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
INFORMATION SOURCES OF TRADING DECISION MAKING AS DETERMINING FACTORS FOR COGNITIVE BIASES
In the article the issues of trading decision making are being discussed in the lights of cognitive biases in uncertainty. The process of trading stocks requires buy/sell decision making in uncertain conditions under extreme time constraints. In ever-changing market decisions are made momentarily and cognitive biases and heuristics determine the speed and quality of decisions. Information and expectations are the core of cognitive component of the process and can influence biases.
Copyright (c) 2023 Arevik Heboyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
STUDY OF THE INTERRELATON BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SELF-REGULATION METHODS OF THE PERSON AND MINDFULNESS (EXAMPLE OF TEACHERS)
The purpose of this article is to study the importance of psychological self-regulation among teachers, as well as their level of mindfulness. Survey, testing and content analysis methods were applied. We applied localized version of Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire and Mindfulness experience questionnaire. In the article, we present the responses or coping mechanisms to stressful situations given by the teachers. Based on the teachers' answers, we have distinguished adaptive and non-adaptive coping mechanisms. Referring to the methods of psychological self-regulation, we presented the role of psychological self-regulation and particularly mindfulness meditation in the process of overcoming stress. During the experimental research, we tried to find out how teachers' knowledge and application of psychological self-regulation methods interrelates with mindfulness. As a result of the research we conclude that psychological self-regulation, especially mindfulness meditation, is not widespread among teachers, moreover, there is no clear understanding of self-regulation methods, their use and importance. The level of mindfulness among teachers is average.
Copyright (c) 2024 Astghik Gevorgyan, Poghosyan S.H. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF THE CREATIVITY MANIFESTATION OF MODERN MANAGERS
The psychological factors of creativity manifestation and their study results are shown in this article. The aim of this article is to show the psychological factors of the creativity of the modern manager and their correlation. The survey was conducted among 260 middle managers in the private and public sector. Questionnaire, testing and correlation extraction methods were used for the research. F. Williams creativity discovery methods (tests of divergent thinking and personal qualities), Cettel's 16-factor questionnaire, Potemkin's test of "social-psychological positions of a person in the motivational-demand sphere" were used. Among the managers, the average high level of creativity is combined with the average level of self-esteem, the striving for self-improvement and self-development, the freedom to express thoughts, the ability to develop and improve ideas, the spark of new ideas, the fear of making mistakes, ordinary thinking and giving in to the opinion of the majority are important contributing factors. We conclude that the manager's creativity is determined by psychological factors and their unique correlation. We can state that the education and training of modern managers can receive new content, taking into account the importance of creativity as a systemic quality and the specifics of its manifestation.
Copyright (c) 2023 Sona Poghosyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0