Профдеформация - это нарушение в психике rights, when external factors regularly exert the strongest pressure, leading to the destruction of personal qualities and perceptions. In this article we will talk about the main reasons that cause professional deformation, as well as take a closer look at this phenomenon, using the examples of police, health and education.
What it is
Profdeformation is a personal distortion.structure that develops gradually. The main reason for the emergence of PDL (professional deformation of the individual) - the specificity and area of work. In this case, the violation leads to a change in all factors, such as behavior, communication, perception, characteristics, prioritization.
Causes
According to statistics, individuals who aredevoted their lives to public health, military and public service, pedagogy. Let's look at the main reasons for the professional identity of the person:
- First, overload and overchargerequirements from the authorities. The list also includes the heavy work schedule, the absence of weekends and vacation days, the need to take extra hours and complete tasks belonging to other employees.
- Secondly, the lack of load and, accordingly, no foundations in the workplace. Excessive self-confidence, indiscipline, permissiveness lead to the development of PDL.
- Thirdly, poor working conditions lead toirritability, nervousness and psychosis. The list includes a small salary, the absence of elementary conditions (bathroom, first aid kit), excessive demands, excess of powers.
- Fourth, the reluctance to visit the workplace. This may be caused by a lack of motivation, incompetence of an employee or superiors, a stalemate.
- Fifth, the wrong choice of profession. As a rule, many employees simply do not understand the specifics of the work, or its features. Therefore, people often face difficulties, make mistakes.
Signs of profdeformation
Profdeformation is the period when a person loses all interest in his work activity. People call this phenomenon quite simply - professional burnout.
- Aggressive behavior.PDL leads to dramatic changes in mood. On weekends, a person can smile, have fun and enjoy life, but during work, break because of every little thing, raise his voice and even pounce on other people.
- Apathy and depression.Any desire to engage in self-education, to improve their intellectual abilities, disappears. Gradually changing the appearance of employees. Profdeformation leads to the fact that a person no longer looks after himself: wash and style his hair, take a shower, buy new clothes, apply makeup.
- Decreased performance and indifference.Errors appear, causing both the reputation and the position of the company. Since PDL often occurs in people who work in difficult conditions directly with society, they lose control of the situation. Such people simply do not realize that their work can harm someone.
Let's give an example:due to the lack of working conditions, wage cuts, reductions in staff, fines and an increase in after-hour hours, a specialist can be systematically late for work, rude for clients (patients, schoolchildren, subordinates).
Memo to the chief: how to prevent
Profdeformation is a mental state.man, therefore, the employer must understand that for the most part his actions can lead to cognitive distortion. It is important to carry out prevention, so as not to cause disgust and hatred of both work and the authorities themselves.
First of all, the manager should reviewyour behavior. Excess of authority or, on the contrary, the lack of discipline can lead to PDL. You also need to conduct a thorough analysis, which will tell you whether the staff have time to perform all the tasks or need to hire some more professionals.
Do not forget about events. Studies have shown that regular corporate events and contests improve mood, have a motivating effect and unite the team.
How to deal independently with the professional deformation
Aggressive environment can lead to developmentdisturbances in the psyche, so at the first sign it is important to take action. First of all, take a short break - vacation or weekend at your own expense. Perhaps symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and apathy are just another overwork. Rest at the same time should be complete: you should not take a weekend to avoid professional changes, but at the same time spend all your free time on household chores. Entrust the cleaning, cooking and construction to someone else, or postpone business until better times.
A person must understand why he startsburn out The main reason is hard working conditions. In the 21st century there are many options that offer decent earnings and with the best conditions. As a rule, many can not quit for one reason - self-doubt. Low self-esteem also influences the development of professional deformation, therefore, in conducting an analysis, you need to be as honest with yourself as possible.
Healthcare Tips
Профдеформация медработников - это частое a phenomenon faced by psychologists. In particular, the PDL concerns those who work in surgery, resuscitation, ambulance, oncology and the morgue. Health workers are people who, through their own will, pass all patient histories through themselves. Coupled with difficult working conditions and low wages, psychological destruction is developing.
Prevention. Осознайте простую истину, что мы не способны help absolutely everyone. Therefore, does it make sense to worry and blame yourself for the fact that medicine has not yet stepped forward enough to cure absolutely all diseases? And it is also necessary to understand that working 7 days a week, 13-17 hours a day, is the right way to professional deformation. Learn to value your work and the effort that you put in to accomplish the tasks set before your colleagues, spending extra unpaid hours.
Tips for educators
Profdeformation of teachers, as well as medical workers,quite a frequent phenomenon. And this is not surprising, because in Russia the work of specialists in the field of education and health care is not rewarded with decent wages. Teachers are often subject to pressure from colleagues and superiors. All after-hours are practically not paid, and working standards are increasing every year.
Prevention. Do not abuse power if you aremore professional and experienced employee. You should not shift your work and assignments to younger teachers who are eager to teach and develop weak children's minds. It is important to appreciate your work and realize that working for food and paying utility bills will sooner or later lead to the development of the TFP.
Tips for the police
Profdeformation of police officers is negativeaffects the work of both the entire department and the entire system of law enforcement. The scientist P. Sorokin found that those who regularly interact with a large number of people are subject to professional burnout. The reason is simple: an emotional glut occurs, where regular stressful situations lead to cognitive distortion. The main feature of this phenomenon is that profdeformation affects absolutely all law enforcement officers.
Prevention. It is not surprising that due to a more rigid lifestylein the workplace, the policeman eventually ceases to empathize, becomes more callous and aggressive. This leads to a decrease in motivation and energy, apathy appears. We must learn to develop professional immunity, which would allow us to respond more adequately to all conflict situations. Try to change the psychological climate in your department, and for this you need to constantly evolve, improve your skills and strive for career growth.
Tips for MIS staff
Profdeformation of MIS staff in its structuresimilar to burnout by police. However, first you need to figure out who we are talking about. The UIS is the penitentiary system, which includes employees of the detention facilities, the judiciary and other government organizations.
Prevention. Важно, чтобы сотрудники четко следовали Labor Code and aware of their rights, responsibilities and responsibilities in the workplace. At the same time, as in the police, they must develop professional immunity. But the authorities also play an important role in this. They should motivate their employees, and at the same time be competent, fair.
Finally
Everyone, to avoid developmentprofessional deformation of the individual, should be aware that his attitude to work in the future will affect the mental state. It is important to understand what tasks are placed on his shoulders, and follow strictly these principles. At the same time, always be ready for change and realize that slavery was abolished a long time ago and it is wrong to work only for the sake of food.
Hold regular prophylaxis - at least 2-4once a year. Namely: do not forget about self-development, visit spiritual and cultural centers, do not overwork and give yourself the opportunity to relax, be strict and kind to yourself at the same time. Realize as a person and develop. Direct your energy into those areas of life that bring you even the slightest joy. To do this, you can read books, do not forget about your health, give up unnecessary things, be able to say "no" and improve your skills. Otherwise, professional deformation will be a real problem for you, hindering a full life.
