Abstract
The relevance of the subject under study was conditioned by current trends in society, where active discussion on gender equality continues. Modern trends contribute to women’s self-fulfilment and the disclosure of their personal potential. The purpose of the present study was to analyse the specific features of the influence of achievement motivation in women on their satisfaction with professional activity and personal life. For this, the following methods were employed: T. Ehlers’ method of diagnosing motivation for success, K. Riff’s psychological well-being scales, and E. Diener’s life satisfaction scale. A comparative analysis was performed among the data obtained from working and unemployed women; married or in relationships, and women without relationships; women with children, and those without. An interpretation of the results obtained was proposed. The study showed that employed women, as well as women with children and those in relationships or married, are more likely to have high levels of psychological well-being and life satisfaction. Greater levels of life satisfaction were observed among married women and those with children. The study found that the level of motivation and satisfaction was to some extent interrelated: the greater the motivation, the better the indicators of psychological well-being and life satisfaction. Women with strong levels of motivation tend to achieve more success in various areas of life: in their professional careers, in building relationships, in starting a family, and having children. The practical value of the present study lies in the creation of methodological recommendations aimed at developing achievement motivation in women. They will help promote self-fulfilment in various areas of activity and achieve harmony between professional and personal life
Keywords
family life; career; self-fulfilment; professional development; psychological well-being
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