The role of computerized psychodiagnostics in the educational process of sports universities: findings from a pilot study
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Introduction. The significance of this study lies in the critical importance of accounting for psychological characteristics, such as coping strategies, value orientations, and health-related behavioral patterns, within the educational training process. The application of computerized psychodiagnostics enables the precise and efficient identification of these psychological traits, which are essential for optimizing training effectiveness. Aims: this study aims to demonstrate that computerized psychodiagnostics is an effective tool for enhancing the psychological preparation of sports students, thereby supporting their athletic training. Materials and methods. A pilot study was conducted involving 6 students and 10 faculty members of the Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism. The study focused on identifying psychological characteristics conducive to effective training, with each session averaging 15 minutes in duration. Study participants were assessed using the following psychodiagnostic tools: the ways of coping checklist (R. Lazarus, S. Folkman), career anchors (E. Schein), and a life-style self-assessment. Faculty members were evaluated using the Jenkins activity survey, the psychological atmosphere in a team assessment (F. Fidler), and the level of subjective control scale (E.F. Bazhin, E.A. Golynkina, L.M. Etkind).
Results. The findings indicate that sports students predominantly employ constructive coping strategies, reflective resilience, and a positive outlook. Their primary value orientation is ‘service’, characterized by a commitment to social well-being. Students demonstrated a deliberate and conscious approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, underscoring the presence of strong health-oriented behavioral tendencies.
Conclusion: the study concludes that computerized psychodiagnostics is an effective technology for the psychological training of sports university students
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