The Relationship Between the Need for Power and the System of Life Meanings in Modern Youth

Abstract

The article examines the relationship between the need for power and the system of life meanings among modern youth. The needs for power and the systems of life meanings of young men and women are compared. The theoretical basis of the research consists of scientific and theoretical approaches of psychologists to understanding the need for power, as well as approaches to the study of life meanings. Theoretical research methods and techniques are analysis and systematization of psychological literature on the research problem. Empirical methods are survey and testing: methodology "Research of the system of life meanings" by V.Yu. Kotlyakov. The technique allows to determine the content of value system and the sequence of its representation in the system of life meanings. Methodology test questionnaire "Motive of power" by E.P. Ilyina is aimed to determine a person's ability to exercise their will despite the resistance of other people. Statistical methods are methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis of empirical data. As a result of the empirical study the authors formulated and proposed recommendations for psychological support of young people. The results of the study made it possible to clarify the relationship between the need for power and the system of life meanings in modern youth.