HARDINESS AS A PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT OF STUDENTS» TRAINING IN WAR CONDITIONS

Introduction. The ability of an individual to overcome adverse life conditions, and the detection of a high level of stress resistance is interpreted as life resistance, which is vitally necessary. Modern scientists show an increased interest in the study of the phenomenon of hardiness and its role in maintaining the psychological health of an individual. The term ‘hardiness of personality' was introduced into scientific circulation not so long ago, about thirty years ago. However, many scientists managed to research this personality trait. Purpose. The article aims to carry out a theoretical analysis of the concept of ‘hardiness of personality, to single out the mechanisms of formation and development of hardiness of personality as a professional component of the training of students of higher education under war conditions in Ukraine. Methods. Analysis, synthesis, concretization, classification, comparison, generalization of scientific sources on the research topic; studying of pedagogical experience were used. Results. The practical significance of S. Maddi's model lies in the fact that the author considers hardiness not just as a psychological phenomenon, but as an important internal resource (setting) that a person can understand and change to maintain his physical, mental and social health. In other words, hardiness in the concept of S. Maddi is what gives human life value and meaning in any circumstance. It is worth noting that in the future scientists conducted various studies that allowed not only to expand the area of understanding of the phenomenon of hardiness but also to clarify the mechanisms of its action and formation in the structure of hardiness. Originality. The article analyzes the theoretical approaches to the construct of‘ hardiness of personality' by foreign and domestic scientists. Content and structural characteristics of the hardiness of personality are singled out. The basic definition of the concept of ‘hardiness of personality' and the directions of development of hardiness of personality, by the realities of today, are proposed. Conclusion. Summing up, we can state that hardiness is an integrative personal quality that allows you to successfully endure stressful situations, maintain optimal performance and maintain internal balance, thanks to an orientation towards the future, an activity that actualizes in a person's life new experiences and opportunities that stimulate him to further personal development. Further research in the field of social work and social pedagogy should include the study of the content and structure of professional competence, and the hardiness of personality in the conditions of realities, challenges and social changes. Further scientific researches in the field of social work and social pedagogy should include the study of the content and structure of professional competence of personality resilience in the conditions of realities, challenges and social changes.