CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PERSONAL IDENTITY OF DESIGN STUDENTS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF TRAINING IN HIGH SCHOOL

In this article, the author proves the need to study the problem of personal identity. Noting the usefulness of existing research, recognizes that currently insufficient research in psychology revealing the factors and features that contribute to the achievement of personal identity, that the problem is urgent and requires further study. Achieving personal identity leads a person to the realization of its uniqueness; awareness boundaries of his personality; his I; his capabilities and life prospects; to self-esteem and self-confidence, which are especially important for students of creative professions. The article notes that the problem of personal identity features of design students at different grade levels has not been studied by psychological science. This fact determines the relevance of the study. The paper presents the results of a study of personal identity design students, as well as a list of the identified features of personal identity of coming designers. The author uses techniques such as test life orientations (D.A. Leontiev - an adapted version of the test "The purpose in life" J. Crambo and L. Maholik) test 'personal and social identity" B. Urbanowicz. He proves the existence of specificity personal identity design students at different stages of learning in higher education. Participated in the study design students of all courses of Togliatti State University and the Volga State University of Service. Analysis of the results showed the most significant values and the level of meaningfulness of life at every stage of learning. In conclusion, the author concludes that the understanding of the specifics of personal identity at different stages of learning will allow high school teachers reveal fully the creative potential of coming designers.

identity, personal identity, students, design students, characteristics of the personal identity, personal maturity