Модель психологічного супроводу підлітків з порушенням зору

The article addresses the pressing issue of developing a model of psychological support for adolescents with visual impairments. Adolescents' personality development during their school time ultimately determines their opportunities for successful social integration into society in future. Therefore, the need for psychological support for adolescents with visual impairments proves increasingly relevant. The aim of this study is to analyze scientific views on the essence of psychological support as a phenomenon and develop a model of psychological support for adolescents with visual impairments, which can contribute to their individual development and socialization. The analysis of scientific principles and approaches to the issue of psychological support for adolescents with visual impairments has allowed us to reveal the essence of support as a psychological phenomenon and develop a model of psychological support for adolescents with visual impairments. Scientists have established that adolescence requires systematic support, comprehensive psychological support in the process of personal growth at this complex stage of maturation. We argue that psychological support is a process of organizing and conducting a comprehensive system of psychological measures that help an individual to optimize their mental health condition, effectively adapt and develop progressively. Support system is proved to be based on a theoretical model, a set of conceptual provisions and technologies, which is focused on the content of the development problems of adolescents in various social systems. Three leading constructive principles of the support system have been identified. The first principle calls for a change in research paradigm—from exploring psychic phenomena and manifestations to studying the laws of personality development for persons with visual impairments. The second principle characterizes a change in the paradigm of acting upon the support system, urging and wishing, providing equal opportunities in decision-making. The third conceptual provision is identifying the ground to develop means and methods. A model of psychological support for adolescents with visual impairments has been developed within the social system of "students - educators - parents". It combines managerial and psychological aspects. The theoretical significance of the study is the analysis of scientific views on the essence of psychological support as a phenomenon. The practical significance is the development of a psychological support model for adolescents with visual impairments, which can contribute to their personal growth and socialization. The prospects for further research in this area entail empirical verification of this psychological support model in terms of its effectiveness for adolescents with visual impairments.