PSYCHOLOGICAL ENDURANCE VS. PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HARDINESS

Abstract

Purpose. The article focuses on the analysis of theoretical and methodological aspects of psychological endurance in its connection with psychological resilience and hardiness. Methods. The study uses theoretical and comparative methods to study the main aspects of psychological endurance. The need to study the relationship between psychological endurance and psychological resilience and hardiness is due to the diversity and controversy of the phenomenon of psychological hardiness in the scientific literature. Results. A generalized interpretation of psychological endurance is an important personal process characteristic of mental health and well-being, consisting of physiological, personal and social components that can be learned and which, in cases of frustrating and stressful situations, provide the ability to withstand and manage psychological stress conditions, as well as maintain the appropriate level of effectiveness of any necessary educational or cognitive activity due to the aspects of balance, stability and resilience. The main characteristics of psychological endurance are (stress) resilience, balance, resistance to obstacles, adaptability, stability, optimism, belief in one’s abilities/possibilities, self-control and self-regulation, social support, reflection, and feedback. The components of psychological endurance are (stress)resistance, resilience, self-control and psychological resilience. The success of psychological endurance directly depends on the balance of individual psychological qualities and interpersonal characteristics, as well as the ability to cope with stress and use various resources to maintain one’s mental and physical well-being. Conclusions. The results of theoretical analysis play a significant role in the study of psychological endurance. Taking into account the features of successful psychological endurance, which directly depends on the balance of individual psychological qualities and interpersonal characteristics, as well as the ability to cope with stress and use various resources to maintain one’s mental and physical well-being, is important for further research.