The study of psychological safety among first-year students in the educational environment of the university
https://doi.org/10.21869/2223-151X-2025-15-2-129-140
Abstract
The article examines the relevance of the issue of psychological security of the individual in the context of modern man-made and natural disasters, social changes and increased information flows. It is emphasized that psychological safety is becoming an independent direction in scientific research, especially in the context of the educational environment. The authors analyze the need for security as a factor contributing to the preservation of an individual's psychological integrity and his adaptation to the surrounding reality.
The study is devoted to the identification of psychological safety in the educational environment of a higher educational institution, taking into account the influence of various factors on the mental state of students. Research methods and materials are described, including techniques for self-assessment, anxiety levels, and stress tolerance. The results obtained from a sample of 23 students show that the majority of participants have normal self-esteem and a satisfactory level of stress tolerance, which indicates a positive adaptive trend.
The article focuses on the importance of creating a psychologically safe educational environment that promotes personal growth and development of all participants in the process. In conclusion, the need for further study of psychological safety in the educational field and identification of potential risks is emphasized, which will help improve the conditions of study and interaction in universities.
About the Author
A. I. Abdullin
Southwest State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Arslan I. Abdullin, Lecturer of the Department of Communication and Psychology
50 Let Oktyabrya Str., 94, Kursk 305040
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Abdullin A.I. The study of psychological safety among first-year students in the educational environment of the university. Proceedings of the Southwest State University. Series: Linguistics and Pedagogy. 2025;15(2):129-140. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21869/2223-151X-2025-15-2-129-140
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