Introduction. Modern physiological studies and other studies indicate that the ridge patterns in the hands is formed during the embryonic period. This raises the question of how genetically determined the skin patterns on the palms are and whether they can change under the influence of environmental factors, psychoemotional development, and the activity of an individual’s nervous system, as well as whether there is a relationship between the characteristics of ridge patterns on the palm and personality traits. There is no clear answer to this question in the scientific literature.
Objective. To test whether there is a relationship between personality traits and quantitative characteristics of dermatoglyphics.
Methods and Materials. The Big Five questionnaire adapted by A. B. Kromov was used for psychological testing; the typographic ink method was used to obtain prints; LabelMe 2.0 software was used to analyze the images of the prints. The study involved a cohort of 201 volunteers and was conducted at the Cancer Research Center in Rostov‑on‑Don.
Results. In the group of women, a statistically significant inverse correlation (p = 0.047) was found between the results of psychological tests on the factor ‘impulsivity self‑control − self‑control’ and the value of the angle atd.
Discussion. Further research into palm dermatoglyphics requires the search for reliable descriptors to classify the types of ridge patterns and methods for standardizing features extracted from a set of images. In our opinion, the results of the study indicate the need to map different areas of the palm on grounds other than those used in criminology, medicine, and biology, and also suggest the potential of a psychodermatoglyphic approach to the study of personality.

Introduction. The article considers resilience and assertive behavior phenomena as key psychological resources of the personality in the conditions of psychotraumatic experiences. The relevance of the study is determined by the increasing frequency in extreme situations of modern times, including military conflicts, which require mobilization of the adaptive potential of the personality. The study of the relationship between resilience and assertive behavior is of particular interest in understanding the mechanisms of psychological adaptation in crisis conditions.
Objective. Analyze the relationship between the level of resilience and the formation of assertive behavior in survivors of psychotraumatic events and assess their role in the formation of adaptive models of interaction with a stressful environment.
Materials and Methods. Diagnostic tools included the S. Maddy resilience test adapted by D. A. Leontiev, the A. Beck and A. Weissman Dysfunctional Attitude Scale, and the author’s questionnaire for assessing coping strategies. Statistical processing of the data was carried out using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis methods.
Results. The study involved 250 residents of the DNR and LNR who were exposed to the impact of hostilities. A statistically significant decrease in the resilience indicators and their components (involvement, control, risk acceptance) was revealed in the study sample compared to normative values. Negative correlations were found between resilience level and use of maladaptive coping strategies, as well as positive correlations with proactive coping strategies. The results showed that 22.4% of the respondents demonstrated a high degree of dysfunctional interpersonal relationships.
Discussion. The data obtained testify to the systemic nature of violations of personality adaptation resources under the influence of prolonged psychotraumatization. The concept of assertive behavior as a behavioral expression of a personalit’’s resilient position is substantiated. Practical recommendations are developed for complex psychological assistance, including the development of resilient beliefs, training in assertive behavior, and correction of dysfunctional cognitive schemes.

Introduction. The positive impact of maladaptive personality traits, namely aggression and spontaneity, on psychological well-being has not been sufficiently addressed in the field of psychological well-being research. Understanding this relationship is the key to developing effective approaches to improving the quality of life and mental health of people. The novelty of this study lies precisely in the attempt to fill the existing gaps and reveal aspects of the relationship between personality traits and psychological well-being within the framework of modern living conditions.

Objective. Determine the nature and specificity of the relationship between aggressiveness (assertiveness), spontaneity, and the level of psychological well being.

Materials and methods. The study involved 100 people aged from 20 to 59 years old. A set of psychodiagnostic techniques was used for data collection: "Individual-Typological Questionnaire" (ITO) by L. N. Sobchik, Psychological Well-Being Scale by K. Rieff, Emotional Maturity Scale by M. Atkinson and Subjective Vitality Scale by R. Ryan and K. Frederick. Processing of the obtained data was carried out using the methods of descriptive statistics methods and nonparametric correlation analysis (Spearman and Kendall rank correlation coefficients) using the SPSS Statistics software package, which made it possible to take into account the peculiarities of the distribution of signs and ensure the reliability of conclusions.

Results. A significant positive correlation was determined between aggression and psychological well-being. It was found that such traits as aggressiveness and spontaneity are correlated with the level of well-being, positive correlations with autonomy, environmental management, personal growth, positive relationships, and self-acceptance are found.

Discussion. The data obtained by the authors are confirmed by other studies conducted earlier. Thus, in the study of foreign authors S. Shaheen and H. Shaheen a significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and components of well-being was determined. Thus, the results obtained contribute to rethinking the role of "negative" traits of personality structure, suggesting to consider them not as unconditional risk factors but as potential resources for adaptation and development.

Introduction. The growing influence of social media on adolescent culture requires systematic study of its impact on the mental health and self-esteem of young people. Existing studies show conflicting results regarding the nature of this influence.

Objective. To investigate the relationship between social media, use, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents, and to develop recommendations for reducing psychological stress.

Materials and methods. A comprehensive study was conducted using mixed methods, including a systematic literature review, meta-analysis, quantitative survey, and semi-structured interviews. Standardized methods were used: The Social Media Usage Intensity Scale (SMUIS), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7). Mathematical data processing was performed using Pearson's correlation coefficient, multiple regression analysis, and Student's t-test.

Results. A significant negative correlation was found between the intensity of social media use and self-esteem, as well as a positive correlation with anxiety and depression levels. A curvilinear relationship was found between social media use and psychological well-being, with moderate use associated with the most positive outcomes. Significant gender differences were identified: girls demonstrate greater vulnerability to the negative effects of social networks.

Discussion. The impact of social media on the psychological well-being of adolescents is complex and is modeled by a number of factors, including intensity of use, gender, and individual personality traits. Moderate and conscious use of social media is associated with more positive psychological outcomes. Recommendations have been developed for parents, educators, and mental health professionals aimed at fostering healthy patterns of social media use among adolescents.

Introduction. This article is devoted to the study of psychological problems in communication and communication in addicted youth. The introduction presents the main manifestations and etiological principles of the emergence of preconditions for the formation of addictive behavior. The tendency to actualize the study of deviant behavior as a marker of the most complex types of psychological aspects related to adaptation in society and search for oneself is analyzed. The data obtained can form a psychotechnological form of solving communication problems. Furthermore, the research model conducted research can become a reliable type of screening research of predictors of the manifestation of addiction in young people.

Objective. Find the main predictors of psychological problems in communication in addicted youth.

Methods and Research. As a study, the objective of the investigation was 15 people: girls and men aged 18-35 years, living in the territory of the Ural Federal District, staying in the Center for Social Adaptation of the Sverdlovsk region. To realize the purpose of the study, such methods as "The questionnaire of dysfunctional beliefs in borderline personality disorder PBQ-BPD" and "IAF autonomous functioning index" were applied. As a statistical processing of data, Pearson's χ2 criterion of difference between two or more relative indices was used.

Results. Differences in indicators were found, which confirms a high degree of distrust and defense in young people. The indicators of dependence did not reveal the degree of relevance, while high levels of authorship, interest, and susceptibility to control may be indicators of problems in communication and the manifestation of dependent behavior as a consequence of forms of communication.

Discussion. The results obtained allow us to highlight the main causes of psychological problems in addicted youth. Programs operating in the centers of social adaptation lose their effectiveness, which is worth considering, focusing on the erroneous, distorted representation of adaptation for young people.

Introduction. Metacognition includes knowledge about one's own cognitive processes and mechanisms for regulating them, such as monitoring and controlling the decision-making process, and is considered a key factor in adaptive behavior. Metacognition plays a particularly important role in the second half of life, as it can be one of the key resources for compensating for age-related decline in cognitive functions. However, there is a lack of research on the molecular genetic basis of metacognition, and the results of existing studies are contradictory. This study aims to partially fill this gap.

Objective. Identify the role of metacognitive skills, cognitive abilities, and the polymorphism of the APOE gene in maintaining the subjective well-being of women of middle age.

Materials and methods. The study used standardized methods to evaluate cognitive (MoCA test) metacognitive characteristics (MCQ-30), the E. Diener's life satisfaction scale, and the allele-specific PCR method to genotype the APOE gene (388T/C and 526C/T).

Results. Despite the weak link between metacognitive and cognitive skills, a strong link between metacognitive skills and subjective well-being has been confirmed at this age. In addition, it was shown that APOE gene polymorphism is associated with the risk of cognitive decline (primarily short-term and long-term memory processes) and may affect the level of subjective well-being in middle-aged women.

Discussion. The results of the study emphasize the importance of developing metacognitive skills and working with metacognitive beliefs in middle age. The development of such skills includes the formation of various strategies for planning, self-checking, and regulating one's own thought processes, as well as the ability to apply them flexibly in different life and professional situations. Targeted support and training of metacognitive skills can be considered one of the ways to prevent age-related cognitive decline and maintain subjective well-being. The data obtained support the hypothesis of metacognitive strategies and polymorphism of the APOE gene as markers of well-being in adulthood.

Introduction. The sustainable development of the university educational environment is connected with the issues of preservation and multiplication of linguistic and cultural diversity. Networking and academic mobility enrich the university setting. Bilingualism becomes an increasingly widespread phenomenon, articulating the question of self-identification of the author of a bilingual text.

Objective. The study analyses bilingual texts in the context of the role they play in the formation of the learner's worldview and their perception of linguistic and cultural diversity.

Materials and Methods. In the first stage of the study, the texts of the novel by G. Braschi "Yo-yo boing!" (1998) and the popular science work by M. Kopatz "Schluss mit der Ökomoral! Wie wir die Welt retten, ohne ständig daran zu denken" (2019) were analyzed. At this stage, linguistic, component, distributional and linguodidactic analysis was applied. The attitude of a group of students towards bilingual texts was then evaluated using the reflective method.

Results. Specific types of code-switching in Spanglish and Denglish translingual idioms are shown. It was revealed that the most frequent type of code-switching occurs between words and phrases. The second most significant is intra-sentential code-switching. Finally, there is intersentential code-switching. In the context of analyzing the linguodidactic potential of bilingual texts in translation and intercultural communication classes, it is determined that the vast majority of the respondent learners have changed their perceptions and attitudes towards bilingualism and linguistic diversity.

Discussion. Bilingual texts are an important source of information for the development of the linguistic picture of the world and cultural identification of a modern student, as well as an interesting and non-standard linguodidactic resource. The use of such texts in translation and intercultural communication classes fosters an inclusive environment, embraces academic mobility, and expands students' understanding of the richness of languages and cultures.