The Problem of Satisfaction with The Results of The Professional Activity of The Employees of The Penal System of The Russian Federation

¹ Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Department of Investigation of the Russian and Foreign Experience, the History of the Penal System, Comparative Analysis of Penal Law, 125130, Moscow, Russia
² Russian State Social University, Department of labor psychology and psychology of special needs, Moscow, Russia
³ Research Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Department For The Development of Methodologies For Social, Psychological, Educational And Pedagogical Work With Convicts Of The Center For The Study of Problems of The Criminal Sentences Execution And The Psychological Support of The Professional Activities of The Employees of The Penitentiary System, 125130, Moscow, Russia
⁴ Research Institute of The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Department for Research on The Problems of Employment of Convicts and Economic Problems of The Functioning of The Penal System, 125130, Moscow, Russia

^* Corresponding author: zimburu@mail.ru

Abstract

The article considers the problem of satisfaction with work and results of work on the example of the professional activity of the penal system employees. In this regard, the purpose of the study, reflected in this work, is to analyze the professional activities of the penal system staff of the Russian Federation. The objective was achieved by analyzing scientific sources devoted to the problem of work, professional activity, and satisfaction with their results, as well as the study and comparison of the results of research conducted in the penal system. During the research, such general scientific methods and techniques as analysis, synthesis, comparison, induction, and deduction were applied.

The study draws a parallel between satisfaction with professional choices and satisfaction with one’s own life in general, emphasizing the existential nature of the discussed issue. In conclusion, the authors describe the levels of perception of professional activities results by penal system staff. The obtained results can be used for preventive, educational, and corrective measures with penal system staff.