The dissertation research is dedicated to the theoretical and empirical study of the features of emotional styles in individuals with traumatic experience, the disclosure of the essence of the concepts «emotional styles» and «traumatic experience», the
development of a theoretical model of the functioning of emotional styles in individuals with traumatic experience, the identification of features of mental representations of parameters of emotional styles in individuals with traumatic experience, the implementation of experimental testing of a correctional-developmental program for correcting traumatic experience and developing adaptive emotional styles in individuals with traumatic experience.
Personality manifests its emotional style, revealing its individuality as a subject. The
personal source of the emotional style is revealed in its subjective nature, entering the
processes of self-expression and self-revelation of the inner world. As a subject, the
personality actualizes its emotional style, which is evident in both the internal and
external contours, determining specific manifestations in objective activities.
Scientific novelty of the obtained research results lies in the fact that:
- for the first time, a model of the functioning of emotional styles in
individuals with traumatic experience has been proposed, considering them
as strategies for managing emotional distress. Parameters such as cognitive
regulation of emotions, optimism-pessimism, emotional attitude, tolerance-
intolerance of uncertainty, positive-negative affect, psychological defense,
and adaptive and maladaptive types have been identified. A psychological
support program for individuals with traumatic experience has been
developed, taking into account emotional styles and relying on self-
organization processes. A correctional and developmental program aimed
at activating personal resources and developing adaptive strategies for
emotional styles in individuals with traumatic experience has been
developed, implemented, and its effectiveness has been demonstrated.
- deepened and expanded understanding of the peculiarities of the
functioning of emotional styles in individuals with traumatic experience as
strategies for managing emotional distress.
- the knowledge system regarding the specific mental representation of
parameters of emotional styles in individuals with traumatic experience has
undergone further development.
The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the fact that the theoretical and
empirical findings of the dissertation research can be applied in the process of providing
psychological assistance to individuals with traumatic experience. Additionally, they
can be used in the development of psychoeducation for various client categories who
have experienced psychotraumatic events. The research findings can serve as a guide
for psychologists in planning and implementing psychotherapeutic interventions, taking
into account the specificity of emotional styles.
