PSYCHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF PROFESSIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The article reveals the essence of professional self-determination of personality and the content of criteria and markers of its maturity in early youth. The article defines the fundamental principles of the scientists about the self-determination phenomenon and makes generalization of self-esteem in early youth. The problem of becoming a professional, the problem of personal and social development of a future specialist as a subject of social action and the main factors influencing the choice of profession are actualized.

The article describes the features of professional self-determination of young students, clarifies the role of interests and abilities in the professional self-determination of students, shows personal characteristics that contribute to the success of young people in their professional activity, as well as shows the main differences that exist in high school students when living perspectives and strategies. Senior adolescence is the time to choose a person in his life path. Issues related to social, personal and professional self-determination become central at this age. Reflections on one's life prospects, experimenting with different social roles, finding answers to questions about the meaning of life occupies a leading place in the life of a graduate. The desire to act in accordance with their values, ideals and interests becomes urgent; willingness to take responsibility for your life. Professional self-determination is an extremely important stage in the life of every person, because a properly made professional choice determines the success of a person's professional activity and psychological comfort. The problem with the professional choice of upperclassmen is that they have to make responsible and independent choices about their future. Making this choice requires a purposeful process that aims to identify your future destination. Quite often, modern school graduates find themselves in a situation of professional self-determination without some motivation, without realizing the importance of this step, since there is a significant risk of a wrong choice that can lead to personal frustration and slow down the professionalization process.