ISSN 2617-6858
e-ISSN 2617-6866
The Bulletin of National Defence University of Ukraine
Vol. 20, No. 4, 2025
- professional motivation; military personnel; combat experience; self-efficacy; locus of control; psychological resources; basic beliefs
- https://doi.org/10.33099/2617-6858-2025-86-4-157-167
- Pages 157-167
The article examines the psychological factors affecting the motivation of servicemen in the context of their combat experience. Based on the material of a psychodiagnostic study of 260 male servicemen, divided into groups with and without combat experience, it was found that military personnel with combat experience have higher adaptability, stress resistance and focus on social interaction, but at the same time demonstrate a lower level of emotional flexibility and a tendency to humorous perception of failures. Military personnel without combat experience have more advanced achievement and health internality, as well as a generally more positive perception of the world. It was concluded that combat experience transforms the psychological structure of motivation, strengthening the focus on responsibility, interaction in the team and social benefit, which requires special psychological support
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