Publication date: 03/31/2026
Section: МЕДИЦИНСКАЯ ПСИХОЛОГИЯ
DOI:
10.25991/c8574–7726–6013‑v
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The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of diagnosing personal crisis in middle-aged women. The rationale for creating the author's "Personal Crisis Signs" (PCS) questionnaire, its structure, main scales, and diagnostic capabilities are presented. Data on the application of the PCS questionnaire in a sample of women aged 35–55 are discussed, along with prospects for using this tool in counseling practice and scientific research.
Keywords
personal crisis, women, diagnostics, questionnaire, PCS (Personal Crisis Signs), midlife crisis, psychological counseling.
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