Analysis of the Psychological Features of Stress Resistance of Servicemen of Mechanized Units in conditions of Defensive Combat

Abstract

The article presents an empirical analysis of the psychological features of stress resistance of servicemen of mechanized units in the conditions of maintaining defensive combat. The investigation was conducted within the structural components of stress resistance (motivational-value, cognitive-intellectual, emotional-volitional, and behavioral) using pre-selected, valid, and reliable psychometric instruments. Study found that the activities of servicemen of mechanized units in defensive combat depend on a number of features determined by the internal nature of stress resistance. Within the motivational-value component, the leading place is occupied by the system of values and motives, awareness of the purpose and meaning of defensive combat operations, which directly influence the behavior of a serviceman in a combat situation, determine and regulate it. The role of the cognitive-intellectual component depends on the intellectual potential of the military serviceman’s personality, in particular his cognitive flexibility, analytical thinking, ability to analyze information and establish cause-and-effect relationships, and make well-founded and considered decisions. The essence of the emotional-volitional component of stress resistance is based on the ability to identify, control, and express one's own emotions. It has been found that an important component of such a process is overcoming uncertainty, situational anxiety, and the formation of stable emotional-volitional self-regulation. Within the behavioral component, the active and effective activity of military personnel in combat is based on the objective ability to analyze the situation, plan, and choose constructive coping strategies. This approach involves taking into account the individual psychological properties of a serviceman's personality, his thinking style, values, motives, and other psychological resources that ensure consistent problem solving in the conditions of maintaining a defensive battle.