Psychological features of value orientations of the convicts

Abstract

Abstract. The article presents the results of studies of features of value orientations of the convicts. In this study a set of standardised methods of diagnostics of value orientations has been used: method of «Value Orientations» after M. Rokich, test on «Life-purpose orientations» after D. A. Leontiev, test «Diagnostics of real structure of value orientations of an individual» after S. S. Bubnov, method of «The level of correlation of «value» and «accessibility» in different spheres of life» after Ye. B. Fantalova. It has been found out that the system of value orientations determines the content of aim component of an individual. It forms the basis of his/her relations with the environment, other people, oneself, the basis of motivation of vital activity. The gathered data suggest that such values as family, health, and love have been defined as the most important for the convicts during serving a sentence. Such concepts as creativity and beauty of nature do not have meaning for these individuals. Keywords: the convicts, instrumental values, resocialisation, methods, penitentiary institution, terminal vlaues, value orientations.