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Psychological Assessment of School Maladjustment and the Impact of Diagnostic Artifacts on Well-Being Evaluation

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Abstract Book of the 7th International Conference on Research in Psychology

Year: 2026

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Psychological Assessment of School Maladjustment and the Impact of Diagnostic Artifacts on Well-Being Evaluation

Prof. Dr. Olga Tapalova, Zhiyenbayeva Nadezhda, Zhaparov Eldar, Kadyrakunova Karla

ABSTRACT:

Our study examines the reliability of psychodiagnostics assessments of social and personal maladjustment in schoolchildren in secondary education settings. Psychodiagnostics is key to ensuring students’ psychological well-being, identifying risks, and organizing effective support. However, standardized testing in a non-laboratory school environment faces significant challenges due to the influence of psychological artifacts, such as the social façade effect.
An empirical analysis of data collected using emotional state assessment methods (Eysenck, Spielberger, and others) on a sample of 218 students in grades 7–11 revealed a significant deviation of results from the standard distribution, with symptom severity decreasing. This distortion casts doubt on the true picture of psychological well-being in the school environment. In contrast, tests aimed at assessing abilities and inclinations (Klimova, E.A., Holla, N.) have demonstrated a high degree of reliability.
Based on a theoretical review and analysis of empirical data, in our study substantiates the need to control for external variables to improve the effectiveness of maladjustment detection and accurate well-being assessment. The main hypothesis proposes the introduction of observation forms as an effective means of minimizing the impact of artifacts and providing timely assistance to those in need.
The goal of the study is to develop practical recommendations for psychologists to improve the reliability of diagnostics to maintain and strengthen students’ psychological well-being.

Keywords: Psychodiagnostics, Social Maladjustment, Personal Maladjustment, Psychological Well-Being, Psychological Artifacts, Social Façade Effect, Observation Forms