MEANINGFUL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PHENOMENON OF PROFESSIONAL-VALUE ORIENTATIONS OF THE PERSON

Abstract

The paper presents the necessity of studying professional-value orientations based on the conditions of the modern dynamic society. The study of the category of professional-value orientations is aimed at training specialist able and motivated for the effective implementation of their professional activity. The paper considers the features of professional-value orientations as an independent psychological phenomenon that has the leading role in determining the professional level of a specialist. On the basis of the methodological analysis of such categories as professionally important qualities and professional competence, the definitions (concept, formation mechanisms, development) of professional-value orientations are specified and their general structure is presented. It is shown that the professionally important qualities and professional competence do not reflect meaningful aspects of the specialist’s development. In contrast, professional-value orientations can act as a universal criterion that measures the level of the personal professional activity relevance and the individual self-realization in work. Further study of the construct mentioned in the paper is necessary for developing diagnostic tools and programs of psychological support of the formation of professional-value orientations in the learning process at the higher educational institution.