This article explores the cognitive and motivational-value characteristics of probation subjects who have been convicted of collaboration activities. The research aims to investigate the psychological mechanisms influencing the behavior of collaborators and their impact on the rehabilitation and reintegration process.

The study is based on the results of a pilot survey of probation subjects conducted in 2022 by the Sector of Psychological Assistance and Innovations in Probation. The analysis revealed that collaborators use social media and television significantly less frequently compared to probation staff, with a particular emphasis on limited use of social media.

Researchers identified differences in the choice of information sources between collaborators and probation personnel: the former more often use Telegram, while the latter prefer YouTube. These differences may indicate variability in cognitive styles and information perception between these groups.

The article also examines the influence of the information environment on the thinking of probation subjects: social media fosters verbal-logical thinking, whereas video content on YouTube activates visual-spatial thinking. The highlighted differences in activity and information perception can affect how subjects react to the presented information.

The research also emphasizes the need to expand the value space of probation subjects, as collaborators less frequently travel abroad compared to probation staff.

All these findings underscore the importance of considering the cognitive and motivational-value characteristics of probation subjects when developing rehabilitation and reintegration programs for collaborators. Combining different forms of thinking and taking into account their information environment can contribute to a more successful rehabilitation and reintegration of this group of individuals.

Key words: collaborationism, collaborationist, motivation, values, cognitive characteristics, probation.

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