Life values and goals of pedagogical university students

The problem of life goals and values of modern students is considered. The data on the essence and connection of psychological phenomena are systematised. Values are revealed through the conceptual provisions of the theory of M. Seligman and Ch. Peterson as personal constructs that are axiologically significant and reflect the foundations for achieving goals, overcoming difficulties, building а constructive dialogue, cooperating with others, etc. The research context of life goals (aspirations) is made up of external and internal aspects of self-determination of personality (T. Kasser, R. Ryan). External goals are determined by the conditional attributes of happiness, success, and well-being cultivated in society, internal ones – by the desire for self-actualisation and self-realisation. The results of an empirical study of the life goals and values of undergraduates from the field of training 44.03.05 “Pedagogical education” are presented. The connection of students’ inner aspirations for self-expression, self-development, and self-actualisation with wisdom, courage, moderation, spirituality has been empirically established. Within the framework of the implemented empirical model, the listed personal qualities ensure authentic goal setting, realisation of potential and unique abilities, value attitude towards acquiring new knowledge, cognitive motivation, and activity. The study has revealed the relationship between the inner desire for social inclusion (community) and justice. Their combination provides dialogue, cooperation, prosocial behavioural patterns, ability to build constructive interpersonal relationships in personal, professional and business spheres, and be responsible in situations of interaction.

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