Beskova, T. V. The Structure of the Envy Determinants

Abstract: The purpose of the article is to study the structure of envy determinants. The research is b ased on the main provisions of the system approach, in particular, the conception of the system determination of psychic phenomena. Component structure of the envy determinants is composed out of determinants of different type. The main prerequisite for envy is the subjective unequality of people. Universal factors which create the envious attitude are described as a person’s frustrated needs, subjective ‘superiority’ of the Other and similar social status of the Other. Causes of envy are divided into internal and external causes. External causes include macro-environment (cultural, economic, social and political circumstances) as well as micro-environment (socialization in small groups). Internal causes include the level of ontological development of a person, low level of a person’s subjectivity and certain values, beliefs and stereotypes of a person and peculiarities of his perception, intlellect, emotions, motivations, level of reflexion and morals. Defined types of determinants are integrated into a complex structure and have certain dynamical relations with one another.

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