Instability and unpredictability of the present stage of social development make the study of social and psychological adjustment of personality to the social environment a highly topical issue. The article presents the results of an empirical research on social personality adaptation. Evident is the close relations between social and psychological adaptation and socialization of the personality, which both may be considered an indicator of maturity of personality and a high level of development of personal activity and subjectivity. Having applied the method of theoretical analysis, which helped to explore the «social and psychological adaptation» notion, the authors carried out an experimental study showcasing the need for working out programs of psychological content and orientation that are aimed at optimizing adaptive processes. The research results attested to the particular importance of proper social and psychological adaptation in adolescence. The approbated program of empirical research of social and psychological adaptation proved to be fit for a wide use in experimental practice.

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