(2026) Science and education, 2, 45-49. Odessa.
Olena Kosyanova,
Candidate of Psychological Sciences,
Associate Professor at the Department of Theory and Methods of Practical Psychology,
The state institution «South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky»,
26, Staroportofrankivska Str., Odesa, Ukraine,
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9532-9981
Anna Alkan,
Bachelor’s Degree Applicant,
The state institution «South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky»,
26, Staroportofrankivska Str., Odesa, Ukraine,
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8923-7662
THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL STATES AND MECHANISMS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION IN THE FORMATION OF DECEPTION MOTIVES IN PERSONALITY
SUMMARY:
The article examines the role of emotional states and psychological adaptation mechanisms in forming deception motives in women during the second phase of early adulthood (aged 30–40). The relevance is determined by the increasing psychoemotional burden under martial law in Ukraine and insufficient study of the link between adaptation mechanisms and deception in this population. The aim was to determine how depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological defence mechanisms contribute to deception motives. Forty women participated; three instruments were applied: the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS‑21, adapted by I. Halytska, M. Klimanska, M. Perun), the Life Style Index (R. Plutchik, H. Kellerman, H. R. Conte, adapted by Vasserman), and the «Types and Motives of Deception» questionnaire (O. Yu. Kosyanova). Intellectualisation (52.5% high level) and denial (40% high level) dominate among defence mechanisms; protection from emotional pain, concealment of personal information, and relationship protection are the leading deception motives. Significant correlations were found: a negative relationship between stress and intellectualisation (r = –.358, p < .05), a positive relationship between denial and intellectualisation (r = .407, p < .01), and strong positive associations among protective deception motives (r = .540–.689, p < .001). Scientifically, the study provides empirical evidence for the defensive-adaptive function of deception in women under chronic stress. Practically, the findings can inform psychological support programmes for women in crisis.
KEYWORDS:
emotional states, psychological defence mechanisms, deception motives, psychological adaptation, early adulthood, stress, anxiety, women
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