The article presents the results of a study of the influence of metacognitive characteristics on the adaptation of resident physicians through the analysis of their relationship with indicators of personal adaptive potential. A low overall level of adaptive potential among residents was revealed, indicating internal confusion among resident physicians at the beginning of their career.
The study demonstrated that metacognitive characteristics play a significant role in the adaptation processes to professional activities among resident physicians. Key factors influencing adaptation were identified, including metacognitive regulation of activity, communication skills, self-regulation abilities, and cognitive regulation of emotions in stressful situations.
It was revealed that the nature of the influence of metacognitive characteristics on indicators of personal adaptive potential varies not only in the strength of individual factors but also in their direction. Among these factors, the “ability to metacognitive regulation of activity” emerged as the most critical.
The research also identified the factors determining the role of metacognitive characteristics in the adaptation process to the professional activities of resident physicians.