Formation of the psychological culture of psychology and pedagogy students in the conditions of higher education studies

Relevance. The relevance of this study is due to the necessity to develop certain competencies in students of different faculties based on the specifics of professional activity. In the sphere of �human-human� work competencies focus on the development of empathy, self-reflexivity, self-regulation, awareness skills, stress resistance, and others. Purpose. The aim of this paper is the peculiarities of psychological culture formation of pedagogy and psychology students in the course of higher education studies. The object of the research is the phenomenon of psychological culture itself, and the subject of the research is the formation of a psychological culture of pedagogy and psychology students in the course of higher education studies. Methodology. The analysis of materials was carried out by means of theoretical (analysis, synthesis, comparison, classification) and practical methods (psychodiagnostic methods). The empirical research was based on the following methods: cognitive component (�Intellectual lability� test), affective � �Aggressiveness questionnaire� by Buss-Durkee, behavioural � method �Level of subjective control� by J. Rotter, reflexive and perceptual � �Express-diagnostics of empathy� by I. Yusupov, motivational � �Motives of learning activity� by A. Rean, V. A. Yakunin. Results. During the analysis of the theoretical foundations of this problem, the structure of psychological culture, its stages, and the main principles of formation of students were highlighted. In the course of the study, it was found that at the moment the level of formation of psychological culture among students is within the low indicators, which may negatively affect their professional activities in the future. In the process of education, these criteria of psychological culture can be developed to the necessary level through corrective programs and activities. Conclusions. The obtained results will be useful for specialists in �helping� professions, such as psychologists, social pedagogues, educators, and heads of educational institutions. Keywords: students; higher education institution; educators; psychologists; psychological culture; professional activity