Self-Presentation as a Factor in the Professional Self-Attitude of Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The article examines the current issue of the relationship between the professional self-attitude of law enforcement officers and behavioral strategies of self-presentation, which serve as tools for personal self-realization in official activities. A theoretical analysis of these phenomena is presented, along with an empirical study that identifies significant relationships and factor structures of professional self-attitude. Based on these findings, a program is planned for future development and testing, aimed at adapting young employees to professional activities in law enforcement agencies, with an emphasis on improving behavioral strategies. The goal is to identify the specifics of professional self-attitude and self-presentation strategies among employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The empirical study involved 110 male police officers aged from 22 to 45 years, with work experience ranging from 2 to 10 years. The study results describe the dominant components of professional self-attitude and preferred self-presentation strategies, including interactions with management, colleagues, friends, and relatives. Significant relationships were found between the components of professional self-attitude and self-presentation strategies. It is concluded that identifying factors of professional self-attitude and behavioral strategies can be useful in developing and testing a long-term psychological support program for law enforcement officers, focusing on personal growth, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and passion for the profession.

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