COMMUNICATIVE TOLERANCE OF POLICE OFFICERS OF DIFFERENT AGES IN THE CONTEXT OF ANTIFRAGILITY

Abstract

The article presents the results of an empirical study of communicative tolerance among police officers of different ages in the context of developing antifragility as an essential professional quality that enables effective performance under stress, uncertainty, and risk. The purpose of the study was to identify age-related features of communicative tolerance among police officers and to determine its relationship with the potential for antifragile behavior. The study involved 115 police officers divided into two age groups: 23–30 years (n = 64) and 35–42 years (n = 51). The «Communicative Tolerance» method was used for diagnostics. The results revealed statistically significant differences between the groups: younger police officers demonstrated a higher level of communicative intolerance on the scales «Rejection or misunderstanding of others’ individuality», «Categorical judgments», and «Intolerance toward the partner’s discomfort in communication». Older officers showed greater understanding, acceptance of individual differences, and emotional control in professional interactions, indicating a higher level of communicative tolerance development. At the same time, the absence of significant differences on scales related to emotional self-regulation indicates the existence of shared professional communication patterns shaped by the demands of service discipline. The findings are interpreted through the concept of antifragility, which reflects the individual’s ability not only to adapt to stressful situations but also to grow and improve through them. Communicative tolerance, in this context, is considered a psychological resource of antifragile behavior that contributes to emotional stability, cognitive flexibility, and effective interpersonal interaction. It is concluded that developing communicative tolerance among police officers is an important direction for enhancing their psychological readiness and capacity for constructive behavior under stress and uncertainty.