Keyword: «personality anxiety»

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the relationship between the level of personality anxiety and the statuses of professional identity in high school students (N=50, aged 15–18). The methods used: Spielberger–Khanin Personality Anxiety Scale, Phillips School Anxiety Test, and Azbel's Professional Identity Questionnaire. Moderate negative correlations of personality anxiety with formed identity (r=-0.54; p<0.01) and positive correlations with uncertain identity (r=0.46; p<0.01) and moratorium (r=0.38; p<0.01) were revealed. Practical recommendations for psychological support of professional self-determination of adolescents with high anxiety are discussed.