Gvozdetskaya S.S.
Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk

Trapeznikova E.S.
Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk

Objective of the study was to identify the characteristics of basic beliefs and psychological well-being of people involved in parachuting.
Methods and structure of the study. The following methods were used in the research: theoretical research methods, psychological testing, and mathematical statistics methods. The following methods were used: «The Riff Psychological Well-Being Scale», PWB, as adapted by N.N. Lepeshinsky (2007) and «The Basic Beliefs Scale», WAS, as adapted by M.A. Padun, A.V. Kotelnikov (2008). The study sample consisted of 56 people (29 men and 27 women who had been involved in parachuting for more than 5 years).
Results and conclusions. Respondents demonstrate high self-confidence, optimism and independence. They have a positive attitude towards their luck and ability to control events in life. The psychological well-being of respondents is at an average level, reflecting both certain resources for inner harmony and some difficulties that can reduce subjective satisfaction with life. Respondents are able to see both strengths and weaknesses, their self-esteem can fluctuate depending on circumstances or internal state. The belief in the objectivity of the assessment of their actions and efforts, as well as the belief in equality and fairness in interactions with other people – increases the feeling of control over their lives, which contributes to inner well-being and helps to cope with lifes challenges.

Keywords: extreme sports, parachuting, core beliefs, psychological well-being.

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