EMPIRICAL CONSTRUCTS OF SOCIO-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL WORKERS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the socio-emotional competence of obstetricians-gynecologists as a factor in professional activity in the medical profession. A theoretical analysis and generalisation of contemporary approaches to understanding socio-emotional competence as an integrative, multi-component formation combining emotional-regulatory, socio-communicative, cognitive and behavioural components whose synergy ensures effective professional communication, self-regulation and psychological stability of the specialist. It has been established that the socio-emotional competence of obstetricians-gynecologists is mostly at an average level of development, which is confirmed by consistent indicators for most structural components. The data indicate the presence of sufficient resources for effective professional interaction, pointing to limited opportunities for resource implementation in conditions of prolonged emotional tension, high responsibility and professional stress. Gender differences were found in the overall indicator of socio-emotional competence (SEC) and its components, such as socio-emotional awareness, self-awareness and social control, with higher values in female obstetricians and gynecologists. The empirical results confirm the relationship between the level of socio-emotional competence and indicators of professional effectiveness, self-regulation, empathy, and stress resistance among healthcare workers. It is emphasised that the development of socio-emotional competence contributes to the optimisation of professional communication with patients, the reduction of psycho-emotional stress and the improvement of the quality of medical care. It has been shown that the development of socio-emotional competence contributes to reducing psycho-emotional stress, preventing professional burnout, and improving the quality of medical care in conditions of high emotional responsibility. It has been concluded that there is a need for the targeted development of socio-emotional competence in the process of professional training and postgraduate education of obstetricians-gynecologists as a component of their professional competence.