Siyan, M.V.

Background. The theoretical significance of the work is determined by the lack of research on small project groups. The practical significance is determined by the need to identify factors of effective interaction in conditions of intense creative activity in the context of the modern film production system. Studying the specifics of intra-group relations in a film crew can contribute to more effective interaction between team members, reduce conflicts and increase overall productivity on the set.

Objective. The goal is to study the peculiarities of intragroup relations in film crews, as well as to identify personal qualities characteristic of leaders in these groups.

Study Participants. 60 members of creative film crews from five different projects took part in the study.

Methods. To study intragroup relations, we used the technique "Sociometry", which included 12 questions concerning professional cooperation, interpersonal relations, and organizational abilities. The Kettell 16 PF questionnaire was used to diagnose personality traits.

Results. The specifics of the choice of leaders and outsiders in film groups, as well as the main personal characteristics of group members who are referred to these categories, are revealed. It is shown that in the sphere of professional relations and organizational abilities the leaders were the actual group leaders, while the outsiders were the representatives of different status and professional workshops. The personal profile of leaders is characterized by marked emotional sensitivity. The main difference between leaders and outsiders is related to the level of empathy development. The situations in which one and the same participant became both a leader and an outsider in different projects are considered with the instability of sociometric status in the conditions of temporary teams being outlined.

Conclusions. The findings emphasize the importance of personality factors in maintaining a productive climate in the film crew and can be used when forming teams and selecting key personnel in similar project teams.

Background. The current publication presents the text of three previously unknown letters from L.S. Vygotsky to E.I. Heifetz, which were written by him in 1918, 1920 and 1921. A psychological analysis of the letters was carried out in the context of the author’s life at the time of their writing.

Objectives. The goal is to disclose previously unknown aspects regarding the personal and professional development of L.S. Vygotsky.

Methods. Analysis of archival documents in comparison with biographical materials from the period of Vygotsky’s life under study.

Results. The letters represent a unique source for understanding the experiences and moral and ethical views of the young Vygotsky: in them he provides reflections on his “Life’s Work”, the personal choices and social “sacrifices” required for its realisation and talks about the mystery of personal feelings. The analysis shows how these feelings and Vygotsky’s life views changed over time.

Conclusions. The analysed letters, along with characteristics of relationships within the family and in the microsocial environment, reveal the uniqueness of Vygotsky’s self-perception and personal self-determination in his youth.