Security in the worldview of Russians
This article deals with the role of security in shaping an individual’s standpoints, opinions, attitudes, and unique world picture. It is argued that security/insecurity is a subjective notion of individuals about the absence/presence of threats to their existence. The results of a study of the secu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Psychology in Russia: State of Art |
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| Online Access: | http://psychologyinrussia.com/volumes/pdf/2014_1/2014_1_50-61.Pdf |
| Summary: | This article deals with the role of security in shaping an individual’s standpoints, opinions, attitudes, and unique world picture. It is argued that security/insecurity is a subjective notion of individuals about the absence/presence of threats to their existence. The results of a study of the security notions maintained by Russians are described. The data obtained give grounds to suggest that the following characteristics exist in the ordinary consciousness of Russians: security is perceived as a state associated with inactivity; security is seen as the basis of harmonious interpersonal relations; security is considered a kind of “ideal world” and is understood as powerful. A typology of Russians based on the specifics of these security notions is presented. |
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| ISSN: | 2074-6857 2307-2202 |