Vasilyev Y. The structure and function of aim component of personality direction

Dissertation is devoted to aim component of personality direction, where aims take the central position, along with other components of direction (orientation). The study of the role and place of aims in the structure of personality orientation allowed to pay main attention to personality perspective development and self- development, his orientation in the future. Aim direction is considered on the basis of systematic approach principles where its structure and functions are studied. Research methodology of personality aim orientation independently developed by the author, is given in the dissertation. The given methodology allowed to conform hypotheses in experimental conditions. Seven spheres which reflect the matter of orientation as well as 3 level which characterize motivation and personality position have been revealed in the structure of aim orientation. Leading functions of the given orientation have been found. Future real functions underlines close connection of aims with personality orientation on situations in future. The function of remote aims shows the relationship between distant aims and measure of generalization of solved life situations.