PARTICULARITIES OF PUPILS’ VOLITIONAL QUALITIES BASED ON GENDER AND BACKGROUND

Objectives. Numerous studies in this field highlight the significant role of volitional qualities and skills in carrying out various activities in which pupils are engaged. Furthermore, while each activity, in a typically way, involves the presence of a goal and the intention to achieve it, difficulties inevitably arise, for which motivation alone is insufficient to overcome. In this context, the present study aims to determine the level of development of volitional qualities among pupils, as well as to highlight the characteristics of these qualities based on gender and background criteria. Material and methods. The research methodology is grounded in theoretical approaches and the results of empirical studies conducted in psychology. The research sample consists of 304 pupils. Data collection regarding the level volitional qualities was carried out using the Volitional Qualities Questionnaire by M. V. Chumakov. Results. The analysis of the results indicates that pupils exhibit distinct levels of development in volitional qualities. Compared to girls, the boys registered higher average values for the following volitional qualities: determination, resilience, persistence, energy, and perseverance. Additionally, the results demonstrated that pupils from the urban areas, compared to these from the rural areas, obtained higher average values in the following qualities: initiative, determination, independence, and perseverance. Conclusions. This study underscores the importance of understanding the characteristics of volitional qualities among pupils concerning certain psychosocial factors. These insights may be beneficial in achieving desired performance across various domains. Additionally, the findings may contribute to a better understanding of the role of family, school, and community, which are the essential factors in the harmonious development of pupils’ personalities. Keywords: willpower, volitional qualities, determination, resilience, perseverance, pupil.