Peleh I. Specific Features of Psychoemotional States of Pregnant Women under the Influence of Stress Factors.

Pelekh I.V. Specific Features of Psychoemotional States of Pregnant Women under the Influence of Stress Factors. – Qualification work on the rights of the manuscript. A dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the specialty 053 «Psychology» Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Lviv 2024. The presented research thesis is devoted to the peculiarities of psycho-emotional states of pregnant women under the influence of stressogenic factors. The dissertation contains systematized scientific views on the psycho-emotional states of pregnant women under the influence of stressogenic factors. The paper identifies theoretical approaches to the study of the psycho-emotional sphere of personality, describes the mental phenomena of «stressors» and «emotional stability». It is noted that psycho-emotional experiences and emotional states always cause noticeable changes in the activity and functioning of all systems of the human body. Emotions and feelings, as well as cognitive processes, are specific forms of reflection of real reality. The modern theories of emotions accentuate the versatility and complexity of emotional processes. They comprise biological, cognitive, social, and cultural aspects of emotions. Prolonged emotional experiences result in emotional states such as mood, stress, frustration, anxiety, and others. The modern theories of stressors and emotional resilience provide crucial insight and explanations into the underlying mechanisms of stress and coping strategies. They emphasize the significance of cognitive assessments, personal and social resources in the formation of emotional resilience. The concept of «stressors» is defined as factors that arise in the internal and the external environment and affect the psycho-emotional state of a person. Furthermore, the concept of «emotional resilience» is identified as a person's ability to effectively adapt to stressful situations and find creative solutions. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that the theoretical provisions formulated in the dissertation and the results of the empirical study are used in the curricula of the courses such as: «General Psychology», «Personality Psychology», «Workshop on Personality Psychology», «Psychology of Emotions and Motivation», «Developmental Psychology», «Fundamentals of Psychological Counseling», «Techniques of Psychological Correction and Support», «Fundamentals of Art Therapy», «Family Psychology and Family Counseling», «Medical Psychology». The scientific results of the presented dissertation were implemented in the development of lecture courses for students of educational projects in the field of psychodynamic child and youth psychotherapy at the Ukrainian Institute of Child and Youth Psychotherapy and Counseling. In particular, the results of the study were used in the preparation of such lectures as: «Prenatal and prenatal period. Peculiarities of psychologist's work with pregnant women», «Peculiarities of work in the mother-infant dyad», «Psychoanalytic theories of development, M. Klein, V. Bion», «Formation of the attachment theory». The results of the study were also used in practical counseling and psychological work with pregnant patients in clinics. The tested package of diagnostic techniques and the developed psychological program for supporting pregnant women under the influence of stressors can be used in the work of the psychological service of maternity hospitals, antenatal clinics, and individual psychological practice. This methodological tool can become a component of monitoring the psycho-emotional states of pregnant women to prevent the occurrence of anxiety and depression under the influence of stress as well as a to