Reflection and personal maturity

Machukha Alexander Mikhailovich, Vasilyeva Olga Semyonovna

The article presents the results of a research area of scientific interest and the purpose of which was to determine the place of reflection in the construct of mental and psychological health and maturity of the individual. Through in-depth analysis of research results presented in scientific research by both domestic and foreign scientists from different eras (Aristotle, J. Jaines, J. Lacan, J. Locke, V. A. Milovidov, Yu. a. Patsyukova, V. V. Savchuk and many others), revealed aspects of contextuality of reflection as a function that constructs consciousness, understanding the role of the social in the formation of reflection, the place and role of the Other in its formation, as well as certain qualitative characteristics of the specifics of reflection manifestations.

Keywords:reflection, personal maturity, psychological and mental health, consciousness, Super-Ego.