Basic personality traits and self-efficacy in future law enforcement psychologists

the article presents the results of an empirical study aimed at analyzing the relationship between basic personality traits and the self-efficacy of future law enforcement psychologists. The use of psychodiagnostic methods revealed specific patterns of this relationship. It was found that a high level of general self-efficacy correlates with a personality profile characterized by emotional stability, independence, high self-control, and expressiveness. Conversely, low self-efficacy is associated with impulsivity, high sociability, social dependence, and reduced emotional stability. The obtained results confirm the initial hypothesis about a systemic connection between self-efficacy and a complex of basic personality characteristics. The findings of the study have practical significance for the professional selection and psychological support of future specialists whose work will take place in the specific conditions of the law enforcement system.

personality traits, self-efficacy, social self-efficacy, professional self-efficacy, psychology students, law enforcement