кризис середины жизни

In this article will be described theoretical approaches of mature age crises. The results showed that standard age crises are essential planned stages of mature human development, stipulated continu­ity developmental processes, self-actualization and self-identity of the person. The results of the empiric study were shown. The research was conducted among men and women of mature age (n = 446, 35– 45 years). As the diagnostic method was used the method «Symptoms of planned crisis» by N. V. Sivrikova to identify crisis phenomenon.

Peculiarities of state officials’ mid-life crisis process are described. The questionnaire results of state officials are described (overall number is 40 people at the age of 30-50, 22 of them are female, 18 are male). Age groups are associated (30-40 years old (transitional) and 41-50 years old (recessionary)). The following methodology is used: author’s technique of associational conversation, technique ?Wartegg Drawing Test? by E. Wartegg, modified technique ?Sentence completion test? by J. M. Sachs, S. Levy, ?House – Tree – Person? drawing technique by J. Buck.