This study is intended to determine the preliminary effectiveness of a short-term 10-day program for the treatment of anxiety disorders using methods of mindfulness formation using biofeedback (biofeedback). The sample size was 94 patients of the psychotherapy department of the Clinic of Nervous Diseases named after A.Y. Kozhevnikov Clinical Center of Sechenov University (68.1% women and 31.9% men) with a mean age of years (M = 43.52, SD = 13.58) met the study criteria and completed the program. Subjects were randomized into three groups: (1) mindfulness program using adaptive biocontrol methods (without medication support) (OBT — mindfulness and biofeedback), (2) medication treatment of anxiety disorder (MT — medication therapy), and (3) combination of medication therapy methods and mindfulness program using biofeedback methods (CT — combination therapy). Outcomes were assessed at baseline, after 10 days of treatment, and 1 month post-treatment. At the end-of-program follow-up point, patients whose therapy programs included a short-term program of mindfulness and biofeedback practices (OBT and CT groups) showed the best results in reducing anxiety, somatic symptoms, and increasing mindfulness factors. The results were maintained during a one-month follow-up period. The results warrant a larger study to identify predictors of therapy.

Introduction. A fundamental prerequisite for the professional development of a clinical psychologist is a genuine desire to help others. Studying significant psychological phenomena, such as attitudes towards the success of others, provides valuable insights into the process of shaping a future specialist. Aim. The aim of this research is to identify the relationship between the motives behind the educational activities of first-year clinical psychologists and their attitudes towards the success of others. Methodology and research methods. The study focuses on activity-based and systemic approaches within Russian psychology. To diagnose the educational motivation of students, the authors utilised the methodology developed by A. A. Rean and V. A. Yakunin, as modified by N. Ts. Badmaeva, along with T. V. Beskova’s methodology titled “Types of Attitude towards the Success and Failure of Others”. The obtained results were processed using the SPSS program (Kolmogorov-Smirnov distribution agreement criterion, multiple regression, and factor and correlation analysis). Results. It has been demonstrated that various motives for educational activities are interconnected with a relatively new psychological phenomenon known as “attitude towards the success of others”. Research indicates that students’ joy for their peers is positively associated with communicative motives for educational activities, while the desire to achieve similar success as their peers correlates with professional motives for educational engagement. Conversely, envy among students is negatively related to communicative motives and positively related to professional and avoidance motives. Among clinical psychology students, the attitude of schadenfreude towards the success of their peers is positively correlated with avoidance motives in educational activities. In contrast, providing assistance and support for the success of others is negatively associated with avoidance motives. Based on the results of factor analysis, the sample is divided into two groups: one group values creative self-realisation, while the other prioritises maintaining a comfortable social position. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of this study lies in examining the phenomenon of the success of others among students training to become clinical psychologists, particularly in relation to their educational motivation. Practical significance. The research findings can be employed in the training process of future clinical psychologists.

Introduction. The article is devoted to the study of the relationship between conflict resolution culture and the personal characteristics of future doctors. Aim. The present research aimed to examine the relationship between the conflict resolution culture of medical university graduates and the key personality traits that influence a doctor’s professional activities: trust and aggressiveness. Methodology and research methods. The testing method employed various psychological tools, including O. I. Shcherbakova’s methodology for assessing the level of conflict resolution culture in individuals, J. B. Rotter’s Interpersonal Trust Scale, and the Bass-Darkey test, a standardised questionnaire designed to measure aggressive and hostile reactions developed by A. Bass and A. Darkey. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and factor analysis were utilised to process the data. The study sample consisted of 300 graduates from the medical faculty of Sechenov University, aged between 22 and 28 years. Results. Graduates exhibit an average level of conflict resolution culture (46.6), an average level of interpersonal trust (78.6), and elevated indices of hostility (52.73) and aggressiveness (53.09), along with a high level of resentment (59.58). Correlation analysis of the study data identified 14 statistically significant relationships between the components of conflict resolution culture and various forms of aggression; however, no statistically significant relationships were found with the level of interpersonal trust. The multiple regression model developed by the authors indicated that 22.8% of the high level of conflict resolution culture can be attributed to the low levels of physical aggression and suspicion. Practical significance. A significant contribution of this study is the identification of the relationship between conflict resolution culture and the personal characteristics of medical university graduates, such as trust and aggressiveness. This research lays the groundwork for developing programmes aimed at enhancing the professionally important personality traits of future doctors. It emphasises the prevention of aggressive behaviour, the cultivation of conflict resolution skills, and the promotion of effective communication with patients and colleagues, ultimately leading to an improvement in the quality of medical care.

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of self-harming behavior (SHB) in female survivors of sexual violence (SV). The study is based on a sample of 102 women aged 18 to 40 years (M = 25.18; SD = 6.74), who were divided into four groups depending on the experience of SHB and SV. The following psychodiagnostic methods were used in the study: Self-Harm Claims Questionnaire, Situational Body Image Dissatisfaction Questionnaire, Dissociation Scale, and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis. The results showed that women who use self-harm after sexual violence have a 1.5 times higher level of dissociation than the group of survivors without SP. Self-harm in women with SV experience predominantly fulfills anti-dissociative and anti-suicidal functions. High rates of dissatisfaction with their bodies, as well as the level of dissociation as a psychological defense mechanism, become specific markers of women who have experienced sexual violence and use autoaggressive coping to cope with it. Conclusions. The findings underscore the importance of early identification of suicidal behavior risk and the development of psychotherapeutic approaches aimed at reducing dissociation, improving attitudes toward the body, and replacing self-harm with adaptive strategies.

The article presents a qualitative analysis focusing on the need for psychological support for patients with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing inpatient comprehensive medical rehabilitation, regarding their self-perception of their body. The study examines the subjective experience of body image as a primary area for psycho corrective efforts by a medical psychologist during the rehabilitation process. A total of 35 individuals aged 18 to 35 years completed the «Body Satisfaction Scale» questionnaire. Results indicate that one in five participant’s experiences psychological dissatisfaction with their body image, influenced by perception. The study highlights that perception of body image varies, with the most significant characteristics being those visible to the individual, while characteristics based on presumed pathogenetic information and myths about the disease are less central to perception.

Context and Relevance. The study of psychological determinants of treatment adherence in conditions characterized by a visible physical defect is of high importance, as therapeutic success directly depends on the patient's long-term, conscious, and personal engagement in the rehabilitation process. The insufficient exploration of the relationship between specific illness perceptions and selective non-adherence in patients with idiopathic scoliosis defines the relevance of this study. Objective. To investigate the contribution of illness perception to the formation of treatment and rehabilitation adherence in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Hypothesis. Subjective illness perception determines the selective nature of treatment adherence: hypernosognosia is significantly associated with lower adherence to lifestyle modifications compared to normonosognosia. Methods and Materials. Using the semantic differential method (assessing the perception of the word «scoliosis»), 174 women (124 with idiopathic scoliosis, 50 conditionally healthy) were examined. Treatment adherence was investigated using the KOP-25 questionnaire. Results. Patients with idiopathic scoliosis perceived their illness as "noticeable," "severe," and impacting their autonomy. Three types of illness perception were identified: normonosognosia and two variants of hypernosognosia, the key difference between which was the experience of the illness as a limiting factor ("dependence"). The overall level of adherence was low, with differences between clusters found only for "adherence to lifestyle modifications" (p=0.03)—lowest in patients who experienced their illness as a restriction of freedom. Conclusions. Low treatment adherence primarily affects aspects requiring personal patient responsibility (lifestyle modifications). A hypernosognosic illness perception, accompanied by self-stigmatization and a perceived loss of autonomy, is a critical risk factor for impaired adherence. The targets for psychological intervention are the correction of stigmatizing attitudes and fostering an internal locus of control.