Existential and regulatory predictors of well-being resources among IT professionals (in Russian)

Abstract

The article examines existential and regulatory predictors of psychological well-being resources among IT professionals operating under digital pressure characterized by high uncertainty, information overload, and chronic stress. The theoretical framework employs an integrative approach combining meaning-in-life orientations (D. A. Leontiev), existential fulfillment (A. Längle), and selfregulation of behavior (V. I. Morosanova) as systemic adaptation resources. Purpose. The aim is to identify existential and regulatory predictors of psychological well-being resources among ИТ professionals functioning in conditions of digital transformation. Study design. The study involved 74 ИТ professionals aged 19-51 years. Validated instruments were used: “The Test of Meaningful Life Orientations” (Leontiev, 2003), “The Test of Existential Motivation” (Shumsky et al., 2016), the questionnaire “Style of Self-Regulation of Behavior” (Morosanova, 2000), and “Mental Health Drivers” scale (E. B. Bashkin et al., 2023). Correlational, regression, mediation, and cluster analyses were applied. Findings. Significant positive correlations were established between meaning-in-life orientations, existential fulfillment, subject’s self-regulation of behavior, and well-being resources (r = 0.47–0.49, p < 0.001). The greatest contribution was made by meaning-in-life orientations (β = 0.526), existential fulfillment (β = 0.276), and self-regulation (β = 0.191). Existential fulfillment partially mediated the influence of PIL on well-being resources. Three resource profiles of IT professionals were identified. Conclusions. Existential and regulatory characteristics serve as systemic predictors of well-being resources and can form the basis for personal resource development programs in digital environments.