FEMALE SMOKER’S TRAIT PROFILE

Today there is a tendency for a large number of tobacco-addicted young girls and women helping them to escape from problems. The addictive reality generates a state of emotional comfort and short-term oblivion. The psychologi-cal reasons for the sharp increase in this addiction among girls are the lack of adaptive mechanisms, the instability of the emotional-volitional sphere, and the perception of tobacco as an effective anti-stress means. Based on the results of an empirical study, it has been found that female smokers are primarily introverted individuals, focused on person-al experiences, their own interests, inclined to self-examination. They are characterized by low levels of adaptation and sociability. The level of neuroticism in girls-smokers is high, they are insecure and characterized by frequent mood changes, irritability and a sharp reaction to criticism. Such girls do not accept monotony, it is difficult for them to adhere to traditional behavior standards, so they try to break rules. As for their values, material well-being and diligence are most important for them. Creativity and happiness of others, as well as nobility and rationalism are least significant for them. Among female smokers, individuals with high rates of hypotension and hysteria prevail.