Abstract
Introduction. The study of the central self-functions, manifested by an integral system of forms of mental activity, is highly relevant in terms of optimizing the adaptation of naval specialists.
Purpose: to assess the central self-functions as predictors of adaptation in naval specialists from different age groups.
Materials and methods. 159 naval specialists were examined, divided into 3 age groups — group 1 (n=33) — persons aged 25 to 30 years, group 2 (n=68) — persons aged 31 to 40 years, and the third group (n=58) — persons aged 41 to 45 years, whose central self-functions were studied using Ammon’s self-structural test.
Results and discussion. It has been established that the constructive central I-functions of naval specialists contribute to the optimization of the adaptation of naval specialists, while the destructive central I-functions prevent this. The deficient central self-functions of naval specialists occupy an intermediate position between constructive and destructive indicators.
Conclusion. To optimize the adaptation of naval specialists, it is advisable to carry out corrective measures aimed at shifting the central self-functions towards design indicators.