Psychological safety of students in the university environment: Personal determinants
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https://doi.org/10.33910/1992-6464-2025-217-176-187Keywords:
psychological safety, personality, self-actualization, students, universityAbstract
Introduction. Psychological safety is a significant contributor to overall well-being. University students are particularly vulnerable to sociocultural stressors, as their capacities for psychological resilience are still forming. This makes the investigation of psychological safety in the student population especially relevant. Despite active scholarly interest in this concept, a lack of reliable empirical evidence exists concerning its determinants, with unclear distinctions between environmental and personal factors. A review of the literature suggests that personality traits which enable effective person-environment interactions are a key factor. The aim of the present study is to examine the personal determinants of psychological safety. Materials and Methods. An empirical study was conducted using a sample of students from Perm State University. The assessment battery included: the Psychological Safety of the Educational Environ- ment questionnaire adapted for students (Baeva 2023); Assessment of Personal Satisfaction in the Need for Safety (Zotova 2011), and the Self-Actualization Test (Shostrom 1963, addapted by Gozman, Kroz 1998). Results. The findings indicate that a student’s psychological safety within the university is contingent upon several factors: the ability to seek and receive support, the rejection of aggression as a fundamental human characteristic, a degree of detachment from one’s own internal experiences, and the fulfillment of the basic need for safety. Student psychological safety is also positively associated with self-esteem, the holding of high values, and a positive attitude towards others in the academic environment, though it is not solely dependent on them. Finally, traits related to self-actualization were found to be potential contributors to a student’s state of safety. Conclusions. The results have practical applications for designing tutoring programs and psychological support services in higher education. The nature of psychological safety warrants further research to better delineate the specific personal factors involved and their particular manifestations.
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