The locus of control of unemployed citizens

In 2020, an increase in the unemployment rate is expected, in connection with which this problem becomes relevant again. In addition to the economic and social aspects, this problem also has a psychological component, since a person in this situation has a decrease in adaptive abilities, and he needs psychological support, which is aimed at restoring his resource state. The article examines the socio-psychological characteristics of unemployed citizens who are registered at the Employment Center of the city of Yakutsk. The aim of the study is to identify the relationship between the locus of control and the psychoemotional state in the unemployed. The object of the study was the unemployed citizens registered at the Employment Center of Yakutsk in the amount of 139 people. We assumed that respondents with different levels of subjective control would differ in their behavior strategies. To conduct the research, the following methods were used: questioning, testing, as well as statistical data analysis. In general, the results showed that only an insignificant percentage of the respondents had reduced indices on the scales “well-being”, “activity”, “mood”, which differs from the data of other studies. The analysis partially confirmed that respondents with an internal locus of control are characterized by good health, more often show independence in solving problems, do not wait for ready solutions. O contrary, respondents with an external locus of control are more at risk of maladjustment, which means they need more close attention of psychologists. At the same time, support should be aimed at shaping the individual’s readiness to take responsibility. As a recommendation to the psychological service of the employment center, it was proposed to introduce a program aimed at increasing the level of internality of the unemployed.

unemployed citizens, unemployment, locus of control, level of subjective control, well-being, activity, mood, psychological service

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