Rankings Have Proven the Need to Develop Sociopsychological Competences in Technology Students

Abstract

Urban planning is deemed to improve the living standards and the life satisfaction of urban residents. However, it does not always work this way. It is anticipated that the formation and development of sociopsychological competencies in urban planning professionals can boost both the living standards and life satisfaction. In the article, the author presents the findings of the study of several international rankings; she also offers some definitions, and formulates a number of probable reasons for the insufficient development of sociopsychological competencies in urban planning professionals. The author also offers several actions, aimed at the prevention of social dissatisfaction of urban residents’ within the framework of the sociopsychological competence.