Classification of Extreme Specialist Resources

Background. The article covers the classification development of psychological resources in specialists whose professional activity is related to work in emergency and extreme situations. The significance of the work lies in the comprehensive study of the resources of extreme profile specialists, since previously only individual components were considered.

Objective. The scope is to highlight resources that are important for extreme profile specialists.

Study Participants. The study involved 240 extreme specialists.

Methods. The "Method of Structured Description of the Situation" and the "Image of Resource" drawing method were used, allowing us to obtain qualitative data; as well as standardised questionnaires: "Types of Orientations in Difficult Situations", self-efficacy and vitality scales. Qualitative data were processed using content analysis. Quantitative data were processed using descriptive statistics and Student's one-sample t-test.

Results. Internal and external resources of extreme profile specialists are distinguished. Internal resources include experience, knowledge, systematic coping, self-regulation, optimism, self-efficacy, internal locus of control, responsibility, religious values, physical training and meaning-forming resources. External resources include social resources, technical support, information and time.

Conclusions. A classification that combines psychological resources significant for extreme profile specialists has been created. The results of the study can be used in the process of training specialists for professional activities in extreme and emergency situations.

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