Organizational Psychology

Purpose. The article substantiates the independent status of «family career» on the basis of considering the activities of family members as a special work. Using examples, it is shown that labor and family activity have a lot in common, and most importantly, the methodology of labor activity analysis itself is quite applicable to the analysis of family activity (in terms of subject, goals, means, conditions, responsibility). Methodology. But if we compare family and professional activities, then despite some similarities, there are also significant differences. Family relationships are usually based on more pronounced intimate and personal attachments, which is not typical for professional activity in general. A generalized model reflecting the importance of different spheres of life for family and personal happiness and success is proposed. Results. On the basis of this model, the consultative methodology «Family Career» is proposed, which makes it possible to determine «points of convergence», «points of repulsion» and «points of balance», reflecting the different attitudes of family members to the choice of certain priority areas of life by other members. According to the agreement or disagreement of these points, it is possible to clarify the problems of a particular family and look forways to harmonize and even reciprocate family relations. Variants of the possible correlation of types of families and types of careers are shown. Value of results. The article also highlights different grounds for the typology of «family careers», and on some grounds, suggests possible types of such careers. At the end of the article, the options for practical assistance to family members who are trying to self determine in choosing the preferred type of «family career» that is most suitable for this stage of their development are considered.