Generativity and value orientations during emerging adulthood: Moderating the role of loneliness

The article discusses the concept of “generativity”, approaches to its study and place in framework foreign Russian psychology. period emerging adulthood is an impor- tant stage life cycle a person, which personal professional identity formed, close relationships, individual value system created. Studies generativity related early have shown that generative orientation included structure person can be leading motive. At same time, this building social relations searching for boundaries. presents results empirical where 203 adults participated (17–24 years; M=19.58; SD=0.15), there were 23 men (11%) 180 women (89%). In study, it was hypothesized differential analysis values, actions associated with different values. authors assumed since loneliness reflects certain aspects person’s interaction society, then at levels severity specificity ratio values also change. following methods used: Loyola Generativity Scale (LGS), Generative Actions List (GBC), Differential Loneliness Experience Questionnaire by E.N.Osin D.A.Leontyev (DOPO) “Value Questionnaire” (CO) Sh. Schwartz. Regression cluster analyses applied. indicate relationship between characteristics desire maintain preserve traditions (cultural, family, religious, etc.), as well low level feelings isolation. It revealed mainly priorities, rather than normative ideals. Also, hedonism, dependent on attitude towards loneliness, discussed. avoid inverse characteristics, while perception resource — direct one. question raised about nature manifestation people who feel dissatisfaction interpersonal interaction. practical significance data obtained confirm severities form connections allows more differentiated approach accompanying process entering consulting work.