Evgeniya V. Valiyllina

Mental volitional processes are closely related to the value, semantic, emotional spheres, as well as with the motivational and needing components of the individual. In order to study the volitional potential and needs for self-development at a young age, a study was conducted with the use of psychological diagnostic techniques. The volitional potential of young men is more pronounced than indicators of willpower among girls, and it encourages young people to intensify their activities in achieving their goals. Meeting the needs for self-development is ensured by a number of psychological qualities, the most significant of which is the volitional potential of the individual.

The article presents the results of a study devoted to the need for success and emotionalism of a person. Emotional response plays a significant role in the motivational sphere and the sphere of personal needs (incentive, reflective, evaluative). An increase of emotionalism will result in the increase of the indicators of the need for success; when positive emotions arise from the success achievement, the desire to get similar results again and the emotional effect from them increases, thereby increasing the motivation for achievement.

The article presents the research results of perceived control locus influence on the level of procrastination at a young age. The negative correlation between the level of internality and procrastination is revealed. That correlation indicates that external individuals are more likely than internal ones to postpone their affairs "for later".

The paper discusses the results of the study of gender characteristics of mental states of anxiety, frustration, aggressiveness, rigidity and their impact on the formation of social, psychological and emotional activity of adaptability of young personality. Significant factors for the efficient adaptability of the young boys are anxiety and aggression, of young girls – anxiety and rigidity.