Comparative characteristics of value orientations of psychiatrists with varying lengths of professional experience

The object of the study is value orientations. The subject of the study is the differences in value profiles among psychiatrists with varying professional experience. The theoretical basis of the research was based on the concepts proposed by G. Allport (1931) and S. Schwartz (1987), in which value orientations are understood as an important factor in personal development, modification of successful activity, a regulator of social behavior, and psychological well-being. A research design was developed to assess the dynamics of the features of this basic construct among specialists working in the field of mental health with varying lengths of practical experience. The aim of the work is to establish statistically significant differences in the hierarchy of values among psychiatrists with different professional experiences. As a result of the study, qualitatively different value profiles were identified in two groups of psychiatrists. Among specialists with up to 5 years of experience, values oriented toward external achievements and individual well-being dominated. Experienced specialists (with more than 5 years of experience) showed a shift towards values of stability, service, and knowledge. The empirical study was conducted on a sample of 65 psychiatrists from the GBUZ PKB No. 4 named after P.B. Gannushkin in Moscow, divided into two groups: specialists with up to 5 years of experience and those with more than 5 years. The following psychodiagnostic methods were used: the SOV questionnaire by G. Allport and the PVQ questionnaire by S. Schwartz. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that for the first time, a comparison of value orientations measured by two different methodologies was conducted on a Russian sample of healthcare workers, allowing for the verification of the direction of value changes. The results can be used to develop psychological support programs for medical personnel aimed at preventing value-semantic conflicts and professional deformation, as well as in the educational process for training clinical psychologists and physicians. Conclusions. The characteristics of the value-semantic sphere of medical specialists are significantly related to the length of practical work experience. Thus, among experienced specialists, pragmatic and hedonistic orientations of the initial stage of professional development give way to values of service, stability, and universalism. The identified differences allow for the consideration of work experience as a significant factor modulating the structure of value orientations.