SOME RESULTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF WILL AND VOLITIONAL REGULATION PROBLEM IN THE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL RESEARCH

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to survey the modern scientific school research in the problem of the will and volitional regulation, as well as the way this problem is being developed in psychology. The analysis of the specifics and main trends in studying the problem mentioned is given as a brief statement of achievements, made within thesis researches. It is shown that one of the specifics of the problem of the will psychology and volitional regulation is the changing of its structure, as well as the manifestation of emotional-volitional regulation in various spheres of development. The article covers the research mainly performed by postgraduate students of MGOU and competitors from a number of universities of RF. Methodology and Approach. The methodology included the comparative analysis of specific research results on this issue, as well as their review. The review was made with the use of the following methods: analysis, comparison, generalization, and results interpretation. The methodology of studying volitional regulation was scrutinized, as well as the results of authors’ methodology “Questionnaire for studying volitional traits” and “Unsolvable problem”. Results. In reviewing thesis results on the problem of studying the theory of will, volitional regulation, the new data were shown which enriched the theory mentioned and developmental psychology. The research of theoretical representation about volitional traits and principles was reflected in the growth of scientific publications early XXI century of the university scientific school studying this problem. The article presents the consistency of development of scientific representations about will and volitional regulation, the criteria to which being the methodological generalization of the empirical data received in the process of developing the concept of volitional regulation formation in ontogenesis. Special attention is given to the research studying the volitional regulation crises at various ages (from pre-school age to adulthood). Theoretical and Practical Implications. Research results make a contribution into domestic theory of will, volitional regulation, and of its development in ontogenesis. Practical implication of the research is represented by its relevance for the practitioners in forming volitional qualities in various ages, and in possibility of using the volitional traits of character in overcoming difficulties arising in various spheres of activities.

Keywords

• will psychology
• volitional regulation
• scientific ideas development
• interrelation
• personality specifics
• volitional regulation crises