THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL DEFORMATION ON THE TEACHER'S PERSONALITY

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This article explores the specific nature of teaching as a profession, the concept of professional deformation, and its psychological, communicative, and developmental impact on teachers. It analyzes the main causes, manifestations, and consequences of professional deformation. Additionally, the article suggests effective measures for preventing and mitigating this issue. Emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining teachers’ mental stability and supportingtheir professional capacity. Key words: professional deformation, teacher personality, occupational stress, burnout syndrome, emotional exhaustion, pedagogical communication, psychological well-being, professional development, resistance to innovation, teacher motivation, work environment in education, reflective practice, support systems for teachers, educational leadership, teacher- studentrelationship Professional activity has acertain impact onthe personality and psyche of any person.However, the pedagogical profession differs from other professions with its own psychological and social characteristics. The teaching profession is characterized by constant communication, emotional stress, solving problem situations and high social responsibility. Therefore, long-term work in this profession causes significant changes in the person’s inner world, behavior and attitude to the profession. These changes are usually explained by the concept of “professional deformation”. Professional deformation is the process by which habits, thinking and attitude patterns acquired during the teacher’s professional activity begin to negatively affect his personal development over time. That is, initially effective behaviors and approaches become automated after a certain time and limit personal flexibility. This leads the teacher to constant repetitive actions, closed thinkingand emotional coldness. Professional deformation affects the personality of the teacher to various degrees and in various forms. First of all, this condition is manifested in the psychological state of the teacher. The teacher often begins to feel symptoms such as fatigue, boredom, indifference to his profession, and nervousness. Such changes are often accompanied by emotional exhaustion. The teacher becomes dissatisfied with his work, becomes indifferent to theneeds of students, or develops an excessively formal attitude. In addition, deformation also negatively affects the teacher's communicative abilities. A teacher who was initially sincere, understanding, and socially active becomes dry, commanding, cold, or overly demanding over time. Impatience with students, disregard for their opinions, and page1782 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue05,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai stereotypical approaches to communication appear. This destroys the trusting relationship between thestudent and theteacher. Another negative aspect of professional deformation is resistance to innovations. A teacher who has worked in the same style for many years becomes uninterested in new methods, technologies or approaches. This slows down professional development and reduces the quality ofeducation provided to students. Many teachers also experience social aspects of deformation. In particular, they feel that they are not fully appreciated in society, they do not see the fruits of their labor, which increases feelings of depression and dissatisfaction. As a result, the teacher begins to lose his professional motivation,does not seea purpose in working. To eliminate such situations, it is important to identify professional deformation early, develop ways to prevent itand treat it. Themost effective measures are: Professional reflection -a teacher's constant analysis ofhis own activities and changes; Psychological trainingand counseling - stress management, maintainingemotional balance; Professional support system -exchange ofexperience, teamwork; Creating a motivational environment - encouragement, recognition, appreciation of professional achievements; Continuoustraining and application ofinnovations -formation ofopenness to innovation. Improving working conditions; Therole ofleadership; Professional reflection (self-analysis). Reflection is a process of systematic analysis of a teacher's own activities, decisions, and emotional state, which helps the teacher to understand his or her own strengths and weaknesses, teaches to learn from mistakes, and forms openness to change. In such cases, trainings on keeping reflective diaries and analyzing activities at the end oftheyear can beorganized for teachers. The next is psychological support and emotional recovery, as professional deformation often occurs as a result of stress, emotional exhaustion, and depressive states. Therefore, psychological trainings, seminars, and psychotherapy sessions should be conducted, advice should be given on stres