Analysis of the concept of “accepting others without judging” and the factors of judging behavior of schoolchildren

Abstract

The article offers a componential analysis of the ability to accept oneself and other people without judgement, which is declared to be developed in schoolchildren according to the Federal educational standards of the 3rd generation. Three components are distinguished in this ability: accepting oneself, accepting other people, and avoiding a critical attitude. Given that the first component has received sufficient coverage by different researchers, the author focuses mainly on the other two components. The study provides an analysis of different views on “accepting other people” including its correlation with such concepts as empathy, social intellect, tolerance and leniency. The article focuses on the factors that influence a person’s inclination to criticize and judge others. The whole body of the revealed causes of the criticizing behavior is divided into psychophysiological and social factors. The proposed factor analysis is expected to contribute to educators’ better understanding of triggers of negative attitudes and conflicts between schoolchildren. Based on the identified factors, methodologists will be able to improve ways to overcome criticizing attitudes, design holistic strategies and approaches and develop specific methods and devices to build within schoolchildren the ability to accept oneself and other people without judgement.