Development of Resilience in Future Specialists in the Prevention of Social Orphanhood within New Meaning-of-Life Guidelines

Abstract

Introduction. The relevance of this study lies in a novel approach to addressing the issue of developing human resources for the prevention of social orphanhood, specifically in training resilient specialists. Scholarly works on resilience primarily focus on analyzing this phenomenon in the context of vulnerable population groups, such as orphans, children from single-parent families, large families, and individuals with disabilities. Research on the resilience of specialists in the system of social orphanhood prevention is of significant interest in the context of new meaning-of-life orientations.
Objective. To identify the conditions and mechanisms for developing resilience in specialists working in the field of social orphanhood prevention.
Materials and Methods. A comparative analysis of the dynamics of resilience formation in graduate students enrolled in the “Psychology of Social Support” program was conducted using the Morphological Life Values Test, Maddi’s Resilience Test, and the Life-Meaning Orientations Test.
Results. The study findings demonstrate a positive trend in the levels of self-realization and professional effectiveness. An increase in the internal locus of control ("I") was also observed. Overall, the graduate students exhibited a belief in their ability to exert control over their lives, make autonomous decisions, and implement them in their professional activities.
Discussion and Conclusion. The study substantiates the necessity of developing resilience in specialists working in the field of social orphanhood prevention. A critical element is the measurement of developmental dynamics and final outcomes. The practical orientation of training provided at university departments is identified as a key condition for effectively fostering resilience in such specialists.