Empirical Indicators of Psychological Components of Self-Attitude in Men with Acquired Musculoskeletal Disorders

Abstract

The relevance of the research is determined by the need to study the specific features of self-perception and self-identification of persons with disabilities, in particular acquired disorders of the musculoskeletal system, in the context of the current Ukrainian socio-political situation. The purpose of the work is to study the psychological components of self-attitude in middle-aged men with acquired musculoskeletal disorders based on a comparative analysis of the pronouncement of self-attitude components in men with disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine. The study consisted of two stages, in particular theoretical using general scientific research methods, such as analysis, synthesis, and comparison, and empirical, which included the use of survey and questionnaire methods. The problem of studying the psychological features of self-attitude in middle-aged men with musculoskeletal disorders of various nosological forms is presented. It was established that loss of physical health, violation of elementary motor functions are the dominant factors of decreased self-esteem, self-respect, and self-acceptance. It is empirically proven that self-attitude in men with injuries to different parts of the spine has its own characteristics, in particular, men with injuries to the cervical region are more confident in themselves, expect a positive attitude from others. It is proved that men with injuries of the lumbar spine are more prone to self-blame, closeness. It was summed up that all men are characterised by internal conflict, doubts about opportunities and achievements. The necessity of introducing psychological assistance practices into the rehabilitation system of people with disabilities is noted. The practical value of the study is to identify the key features of self-perception of persons with acquired musculoskeletal disorders, which will further contribute to the improvement of practical methods of rehabilitation of these persons