PROBLEMS OF SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION OF THE UNEMPLOYED IN QUARANTINE CONDITIONS

Abstract

The article provides a comprehensive theoretical, methodological and applied approach to the study of the features of the social and psychological adaptation of the unemployed in quarantine conditions. The introduction of the self-isolation regime and the transition of many organizations and institutions to remote or remote work has shaken the economic situation in the world, including in Ukraine. Being in a situation of uncertainty for a long time has become a challenge for many people, including the unemployed. We know about epidemics and pandemics in human history. However, there are few psychological studies in this field. Therefore, studying the problems of socio-psychological adaptation of the unemployed to new living conditions and providing psychological recommendations is particularly relevant. The purpose of the article is to study some socio-psychological problems of adaptation of the unemployed in quarantine conditions. The following methods were used: diagnostic method of social and psychological adaptation; test of meaningful orientations; a method of self-assessment research. The results of the study indicate that as a result of job loss, personal characteristics, and stress factors, the unemployed have impaired socio-psychological adaptation. They experience a crisis of the meaning of life, and it manifests itself more acutely in men. In a situation of unemployment, a person is transformed as a subject of both professional activity and integral life activities. It was found that the loss of a job is perceived not only as a break in ties with the working environment that a professional needs, but also as a loss of the ability to build an individual life path. The topic under study is quite new and poorly developed and requires further detailed research and improvement of methods of psychological correction of the unemployed person's personality.