TESTING OF TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF CRITICAL MISCELLANEOUS OFFICERS OF THE OPERATIONAL RANGE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51547/ppp.dp.ua/2025.3.22Keywords:
critical thinking, training, operational level officers, experiment, cognitive reflection, logical thinkingAbstract
The article shows the results of testing a training program for the development of psychological characteristics of critical thinking among operational level officers. The effectiveness of the program “Whoever thinks, overcomes!”, implemented on the basis of the National Defense University of Ukraine with the participation of 91 officers, who were divided into two control groups, was analyzed. experimental groups. The design of the experiment was based on the results of the preliminary and subbag testing, carried out according to the randomization plan. Non-parametric analysis methods have been established, including the Kruskal–Wallis test for testing homogeneity, the Wilcoxon test for within-group differences and the Mann–Whiteney U-test for between-group differences. analysis.The study revealed that in the experimental groups, after undergoing training, the level of critical thinking increased from 16.17 to 20.64 points, cognitive reflection – from 1.68 to 2.36, and logicality of thoughts – from 3.21 to 4.89. At the same time, in the control groups, the indicators became stable (for example, critically: 17.43 to 17.36). It has been proven that the changes in the experimental groups are statistically significant (p < 0.05) and have medium and strong effects according to Cohen’s coefficient (r = 0.419–0.494). It has been shown that the training has a positive impact on such indicators as deep reflexivity, decreased stereotypical thinking, and improved metacognitive behavior. It is determined that the training program is effective and relevant for introduction into the officer training system. The principles of the usefulness of the vikoristan program as a tool for the development of the critical thinking of military fakivtsev in the minds of current followers have been formed. The obtained results may be of practical importance for the thorough development of political strategies in the military sphere. The importance of further promotion of training in the professional development program for officers as a warehouse psychological support and a tool for assessing analytical potential has been established. In the future, the research includes the expansion of sampling, differentiation of inputs from nearby critical storage areas, and the creation of an automated diagnostic module for assessing the effectiveness of interventions.
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