A Review of the Theory of Personality Development in Russian Psychology

The theory of personality development has become the focus of the research on personality psychology for Russian researchers due to the need to establish a harmonious society with individual personalities.The Russian personality developmental psychology is based on the theory of personality by Marx.The researches by early psychologists like Leontief,Bozovic,Daweituofu,Dodonov,Petrovsky and Mukhina have determined the basic research direction of the personality development in Russia.They believe that personality results from acquired development and is formed in social activities through devoloping relations with others and the whole society.Therefore,personality is a social product.Psychologically mature personality is one with highly developed ability and awareness,while typical personality is developed through a highly internal harmony.Positivity is the core of personality,and personality is immortal.