PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS OF GIRLS TO MATERNITY AS A SOCIAL PROBLEM

The article is devoted to the actual problem in modern society, in particular, the study of the level of psychological readiness among girls for motherhood. The article analyzes the phenomenon of motherhood, the concept and structural components of psychological readiness for motherhood, the mechanisms of its occurrence, as well as the leading motives for conceiving a child. Developed and adapted methods aimed at identifying the level of psychological readiness for motherhood. Empirical data showed that the level of psychological readiness of girls to motherhood fluctuate depending on the age of the subjects, their marital status and place of residence. Mostly low and medium levels prevail.