The influence of the professional education profile on the structure of students' positive emotions

the article presents the results of a study of the structure of positive events that cause positive emotions among students of Russian universities in various fields of study (pedagogical, medical, technical education). 4,374 students took part in the survey (average age 20.2 ± 3.2 years). Based on the analysis of open responses, eight categories of significant events were identified: academic achievements, family and personal events, social and interpersonal interactions, cultural and leisure activities, material acquisitions, sporting achievements, socio-political events, helping others/altruism. A comparative analysis of the frequency of mentioning these categories in three professional groups was carried out using Pearson's ?2 criterion, and statistically significant differences were revealed (p<0.05). It has been established that the training profile determines the specifics of value orientations: medical students are dominated by academic achievements and altruism, pedagogical students have family and interpersonal relationships, technical students have material and sporting success. The results can be used to individualize higher professional education programs.

professional identity, value orientations, the structure of positive feelings, educational environment