MORAL SELF-AWARENESS AS THE BASIS OF AUTHENTIC PROFESSIONAL IMAGE OF STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Abstract

The article substantiates the role of moral self-awareness as a key psychological factor that determines the development of the professional image of students of higher educational institutions. The theoretical approaches of Ukrainian and foreign scientists to the interpretation of moral self-awareness as an integral psychological formation, which includes the awareness of ethical principles, values, responsibility for one’s own actions and the ability to make moral choices, are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between moral self-awareness and spiritual growth, which manifests itself through the processes of self-improvement, self-realization, the formation of humanistic and aesthetic orientations, as well as the integration of universal values ​​into professional behavior.
Based on the results of multiple regression analysis, the relative contribution of various components of spiritual potential to the professional development of a student is determined. The most significant influence is exerted by character and intelligence, as well as moral self-awareness, which acts as a key mechanism for moral reflection and the formation of an authentic, holistic professional image. An additional contribution to a positive professional perception is provided by communication skills, responsibility and social competences.
The results obtained indicate the need for a holistic approach to professional training, which combines the development of moral self-awareness, spiritual potential and social competence, which are determining factors in the formation of a stable professional identity and an effective professional image. The importance of integrating the moral and spiritual component into the system of professional training of students is emphasized.