MANIFESTATION OF THE CONCEPT OF ENVY AMONG CHILDREN IN UNHEALTHY FAMILIES

This scientific article highlights the psychological essence, factors of formation, and features of the manifestation of the concept of envy (jealousy, negative emotions based on social comparison) among children growing up in an unhealthy family environment. The study analyzes family conflicts, emotional instability, parental educational methods, and disproportion in the distribution of attention as the main psychological determinants leading to increased envy in children. The article, based on scientific sources, reveals the age-related aspects of envy, its influence on behavior and personality development, as well as the destructive socio-psychological mechanisms observed in unhealthy families. The research results are of great scientific importance for the development of practical recommendations in the field of family psychology, developmental and pedagogical psychology.