Self-Sufficiency as a Factor in the Development of the System of Psychological Self-Regulation of Personality

Abstract

In the conditions of transformation of contemporary society there are dynamic transformations, which primarily affect changes in the individual psychological sphere of each person. These changes lead to formation of a holistic, confident and self-sufficient personality, capable of high self-regulation and self-control, which will ensure one’s successful integration into society. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the importance of self-sufficiency in the development of the system of personality self-regulation. The article uses a theoretical analysis of scientific publications on self-regulation and self-sufficiency of the individual; generalization and systematization of the results of current researches and approaches. The considered main approaches to the study of self-regulation, which reflects a conscious control of behavior, contributes to the effective achievement of goals, ensures successful adaptation to changing environmental conditions. Self-regulation includes a whole system of emotional and behavioral reactions, personality traits, internal and external factors that determine one’s development, among which an important place is occupied by self-sufficiency. Self-sufficient personality has a well-established system of claims, autonomy and independence, high self-esteem and determination. Self-sufficiency is associated with personality-oriented growth, self-realization, which provides motivation to effectively regulate behavior and psycho-emotional state. The conducted theoretical research allowed to state that self-regulation of personality is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon, an important place in the structure of which is occupied by self-sufficiency. It is concluded that there isa necessity to update and achieve self-sufficiency, which will promote development of self-regulation.