Psychological support for the development of rehabilitation potential of power structures specialists

Oleksii Sheviakov; Victoria Kornienko; Iryna Burlakova; Yanina Slavska

doi:10.36690/2674-5216-2022-1-57

Authors

Oleksii Sheviakov Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8348-1935
Victoria Kornienko Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8043-3046
Iryna Burlakova Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6043-4359
Yanina Slavska Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2498-3323

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36690/2674-5216-2022-1-57

Keywords:

psychological rehabilitation, power structures, resilience, life satisfaction, neurotic disorders, social functioning, self-esteem, stress management

Abstract

The increasing demands on specialists in power structures, including military, law enforcement, and emergency services, require the development of a robust system of psychological support. These professionals face high-stress environments, which often lead to physical, emotional, and psychological challenges that impair their operational effectiveness. This study focuses on establishing a comprehensive system of psychological support to enhance the rehabilitation potential of these specialists, enabling recovery, adaptability, and sustained professional performance. Rehabilitation potential is conceptualized as an individual’s ability to recover and maintain effectiveness amidst adverse circumstances, emphasizing the need for integrated psychological diagnostics, interventions, and support. The study aims to develop a conceptual framework and practical approaches for enhancing the psychological rehabilitation potential of specialists within power structures. The study involved 175 participants, comprising 91 specialists diagnosed with depressive disorders of neurotic origin and 84 individuals without diagnosed mental disorders. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating the following: I. Karler Questionnaire; Life Satisfaction Index, adapted by N. Panina; Statistical Analysis Tools. The study identified key areas of dissatisfaction and psychological trauma in both groups, focusing on interpersonal, professional, and social domains. The findings underscore the importance of addressing personal, professional, and social factors in psychological rehabilitation. Normative benchmarks, including high levels of life satisfaction, resilience, and self-confidence, were identified among individuals without mental disorders. These benchmarks serve as goals for rehabilitation interventions.

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Author Biographies

Oleksii Sheviakov, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs

Doctor of Sciences (Psychology), Professor, Professor of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Dnipro, Ukraine

Victoria Kornienko, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs,

Doctor of Sciences (Psychology), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Dnipro, Ukraine

Iryna Burlakova, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs

Doctor of Sciences (Psychology), Professor, Professor of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Dnipro, Ukraine

Yanina Slavska, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs

Ph.D. (Pedagogy), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Dnipro, Ukraine

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