The effect of anxiety levels on the socio-psychological adaptation of soldiers undergoing military service

Abstract

The high level of anxiety among soldiers undergoing military service significantly complicates the processes of socio-psychological adaptation, leading to a decrease in stress tolerance, interpersonal interaction, and effective performance of military duties. As a result, Psychoemotional instability may increase among sarbarzars, and the frequency of disciplinary violations and conflicts may increase. In this regard, the article examines the effect of anxiety levels on the socio-psychological adaptation of soldiers undergoing military service. In the study by R. Spielberger and Yu. The "scale of diagnosis of situational and personal anxiety" by Khanin and the questionnaire of socio-psychological adaptation by R. Diamond and K. Rogers were used. The results of the experimental study showed that a high level of personal anxiety correlates with impaired socio-psychological adaptation of soldiers (r=0.502; p=0.01), increased emotional discomfort (r=0.413; p = 0.05), and an increase in maladaptive coping strategies (especially escape tactics) (r = 0.398; p = 0.05 - I do not know. In addition, as the level of anxiety increases, soldiers try to overly control the environment, which leads to an increase in their internal insecurity and psychological stress. The results of the study prove that personal anxiety is an important factor that enhances the maladaptation of soldiers and weakens their psychological stability. The data obtained have experimental significance for improving psychological support and adaptation programs in the military environment.