Individual-Psychological Characteristics of Cadets of Educational Institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with Motivation for Dismissal Due to High Physical and Volitional Costs

Abstract

In order to improve the prediction of potential personnel turnover, the analysis of different level indicators of individual-psychological qualities of cadets of educational institutions of Ministry of Internal Affairs with differentiated consideration of motivation for dismissal was carried out. 164 officers aged 17 to 22 years (average age — 17.81±0.39 years) were examined, 31.1% were female. The average length of service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs was 19.79±14.95 months. The psychological characteristics specific to individuals with motivation to dismissal due to high physical and volitional costs compared to cadets with other motivations to dismissal were identified. It was revealed that they are characterized by developed cognitive abilities, a pronounced need for self-assertion with the desire to increase their importance in the eyes of others in combination with a low desire for cooperation and a tendency to act contrary to social obligations in favor of their own interests. Obtained predictive models of classification of cadets allow to identify a risk group and predictors of potential staff turnover on their basis.