FACTOR ANALYSIS OF THE COMPETENCIES OF PERSONAL RESOURCES OF SPECIALIST.

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Professional competence is crucial for specialists, especially those operating in crisis conditions.
• Recent events highlighted the need to analyze competencies in high-stress professions like medicine, psychology, military, and education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a factor analysis of professional competencies.
• To create a leaderboard of essential competencies for specialists in crisis situations.
• To ensure and enhance professional quality under duress.

Main Methods:

• Factor analysis of collected data from 191 specialists.
• Analysis of four focus groups and competency content.
• Identification of stable competency groups.

Main Results:

• Three stable competency groups emerged: needs (abilities, skills, physiological responses), motivation (financial stability, rewards, career growth), and intrapersonal resources (personal growth, humanistic/spiritual feelings, openness).
• Personal resources are foundational for developing effective professional activity.
• Continuing education and professional development mitigate work difficulties, reduce burnout, and decrease stress.

Conclusions:

• Developing needs, motivation, and intrapersonal resources is vital for professional effectiveness in crisis settings.
• Investments in training and continuous professional development are essential for specialist well-being and performance.
• A focus on these core competencies can improve specialist resilience and job satisfaction during crises.