ACTUAL ABILITIES AS INTERNAL RESOURCES OF PERSONALITY

Abstract

The article addresses the issue of personal internal resources in wartime conditions and their sig- nificance for psychological functioning and human adaptation. The theoretical analysis is grounded in A. Antonovsky’s salutogenic concept, S. Hobfoll’s conservation of resources theory, and N. Pes- eschkian’s positive psychotherapy, which conceptualize resources as a systemic component ensur- ing psychological balance. Particular attention is paid to actual abilities as manifestations of inter- nal resources that can support individuals in situations of prolonged stress. The empirical study, conducted with the Wiesbaden Inventory for Positive Psychotherapy and Family Therapy (WIPPF 2.0), revealed a predominance of medium-level actual abilities among most respondents, indicat- ing adaptability and the capacity to maintain relative balance under crisis conditions. At the same time, high scores were recorded for several abilities such as “Hope,” “Trust,” “Faithfulness,” and “Conscientiousness,” which reflect the activation of resources essential for psychological support.Factor analysis identified three integral dimensions of internal resources: “Hope,” “Meaning,” and “Self-regulation.” The results emphasize the multidimensional nature of personal internal resources and their role in sustaining adaptive potential during periods of social and personal instability.